VOICED: Nigeria music icon making a comeback at 85

Fatai Rolling Dollar, an octogenarian Nigerian artist, remains a vibrant figure in the highlife music scene. Despite his age, he continues to perform and inspire younger artists, emphasizing the importance of keeping highlife music alive. His comeback album reignited interest in the genre, even as modern hip hop attracts younger fans. Fatai, a father of 15, plans to open a music school and release another album, showing no signs of slowing down.

What is Fatai Rolling Dollar known for in Nigeria?

• Being a renowned painter

• Inventing a new musical instrument

• His contributions to highlife music

• Being a famous actor

How has Fatai Rolling Dollar contributed to the survival of highlife music?

• By organizing music festivals

• Through his comeback album

• By collaborating with hip hop artists

• By writing a book on music history

What does Fatai Rolling Dollar believe about the future of highlife music?

• It will be replaced by hip hop

• It will merge with classical music

• It will always have its admirers

• It will become a forgotten genre

How many children does Fatai Rolling Dollar have?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

What are Fatai Rolling Dollar's future plans?

• To start a new business

• To travel around the world

• To open a music school and release another album

• To retire from music