Indisputably one of the greatest icons of Sakara music in his lifetime, Yusuf Olatunji popularly addressed as Baba l’egba or Baba O by his fans began his music career in the 40s in Abeokuta, his hometown. A carpenter turned musician, Olatunji who from the 50s through 70s regaled his audience mostly the old, middle-aged, and sprinkle of the utterly conservative youths with rich philosophical tunes was the toast of many social clubs and societies in the Yoruba speaking areas of the country. Due to an accident he had during which he lost his limbs, Yusuf Olatunji for the better part of his career was confined to the wheelchair but he did not allow this handicap to hinder his roadshows. A talented songster and composer, Olatunji the Sakara songbird before his demise in 1978 had more than 50 records including the smash hit Bolowo Bate to his credit.