Jimi Solanke - The Story of the Storyteller

Baba Jimi Solanke - the great, much-celebrated singer and songwriter, dramatist and folklorist, author and visual artist - turns 80 on Monday, July 4 2022. In this chat with Beautiful Nubia, he talks about his early life, long career, family, etc. Nobody can tell a story like The Storyteller!

[@hammedajao4554]

Who’s here after Baba’s death.😢 May God rest his soul.

[@bunmiakinwale440]

Thank you so much for doing this interview with pa Jimi Solanke. I just happened to stumble upon this video. I grew up watching and listening to him on TV back in those days on BCOS. I have always loved his folklore stories and the way he uses yoruba culture and language in his music. So glad he is still very much alive. We just don't have people like him anymore. ❤❤Love love seeing the two of you together. It is indeed " Deep calling unto the deep". Well done Eniobanke- Beautifu Nubia.

[@lawyeramao]

A wonderful tribute to a man of many parts, the inimitable Baba Jimmy Solanke, now of blessed memory.

[@israelkoa]

This is big and ancestral Brother, i m from Iperu-Remo and used to go to Baba Solanke family house at Ipara on bicycle from Iperu-Remo!

[@hannahomokhaye4579]

God bless you Daddy Segun for this interview! I love that you spoke about his song - ojo oje.

[@tommy7633]

It’s so lovely to hear my grandpa’s name late Prof Adedeji.. ❤️❤️❤️

[@therealgirl83]

I listened to Baba many times in OAU at the staff club. Those were great times.

[@sigoartsedutainment]

Lovely legend lives forever

[@toyinsolanke3398]

Hey Beautiful Nubia, this is awesome! You got Jimi at his best mood and I love the style of your documentary. Feyikemi, well done dear, greater heights in Jesus name.

[@bimbolaroyale]

Fly easy, Uncle Jimi Solanke

[@dammybabalola]

Rest in peace to baba Jimi Solanke

[@adigungigaloluwa1569]

I so much respect that Baba Jimi Solanke

[@julianaholuwawole2826]

I am so happy to see Uncle Jimi again since the time he was living at 13Apalara street ,Modakkeke.He loves us children then,he would sing for us,always happy and smiling.

[@olusolaadebisi1250]

Rest well Baba❤❤❤

[@dav8193]

Rest on legend

[@temitation]

A true creative!

[@yellmow]

True legend...many more healthy and happy years ahead sir.....Beautiful Nubia, great job, keep soaring!!!

[@Lapasquare30]

May his soul rest in peace. He is a great legend

[@jadesolaadeyemi6728]

I stayed up till 2am to finish watching the interview. It brought back old memories, seeing Baba Agba gesticulating, and singing. I missed his voice. Thank you (Uncle Gagun in Darasimi's voice). Eku Ise Sir.

[@aksyn47]

Thank you MR Jimi Solanke for your storytelling, still remember the intro song. Thanx for sharing