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. Many thanks to you Beautiful Nubia. You were led by God to this interview in order to preserve an awesome memory. Thanks.

[@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! The interview brought tears into my eyes, remembering how safe we're then as children!!

[@hannahomokhaye4579]

God bless you Daddy Segun for this interview! I love that you spoke about his song - ojo oje. Im a GenZ and I can relate so much to his songs. This interview is a timeless piece that we will continue to make reference to in the future when we talk about a man who lived a full and prosperous life!

[@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.

[@ayobamiadebayo1787]

I agreed, Baba digged deep into the past.

[@bimbolaroyale]

Fly easy, Uncle Jimi Solanke

[@dammybabalola]

Rest in peace to baba Jimi Solanke

[@adigungigaloluwa1569]

I so much respect that Baba Jimi Solanke Baba is a blessing to this generation I also respect Mr Segun Akinlolu (Beautiful Nubia). Mr Segun has painted us with so many words of hope courage and so many more. I know by the grace of God me and Mr Segun Akinlolu and Baba Jimi Solanke will be a close friend. I cherished this two great artist alot, both of them were so talented. I am so happy to know them in my generation. God will keep them alive for me.

[@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. Baba Agba,l wish you more strength sir and more years in the land of the living lJMN.Amen

[@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

[@mamie6820]

Watching this was utter delight. Thank you so much for immortalising Jimi Solanke in this beautiful interview - may his beautiful soul dance forever in joy and laughter.

[@HelenOmosuyi-lw2tj]

Rest in Peace Baba Jimi Solanke

[@nt8253]

It is so timely and beautiful. Thank you so much for doing this interview while he was alive and well. He looked so joyful and that's how we must remember him!

[@gbengaawoyinka8960]

May his soul rest in peace

[@olamhi8284]

Thanks for putting this together really made my day!!!

[@segunmola1]

Awesome! Such an honour and pleasure to get to know Baba Jimi Solanke on a more personal level. Great job, Eniobanke!😊👍🏾

[@muyideajayi967]

I watched the entire interview and i must confess I find it very informative, educative and interesting for an African and Cultural individual like me. I'm impressed with Beautiful Nubia for this is a way of immortaling Baba Jimi Solanke who believed in his dreams in the entertainment industries right from young age and live it to the fullest. Baba has gone home to rest but his works of Arts will surety remains with us for years. Adieu!

[@oscarblackbone]

May he rest in peace. He was a legend. I ran into him when I was at NTV(Now NTA) Victoria Island and in Festac Town during the Festac Festival in 1977. Great man.

[@oluwaseunajia]

RIP Baba Agba Jimi Solanke

[@babafemiadenuga192]

Uncle Jimi is a pleasure to listen to. His expressions are a delight to behold. His voice? Sensational. May the good Lord continue to strengthen you, sir.

[@dokkallah]

Learnt so much. Because of this video, just bought his album online. When it arrives, will play it on my show #FirstWorldMusic

[@taiwosogeke2333]

Wow!!!! Great job Beautiful Nubia

[@olayinkaajasin3543]

Baba Jimmy Sholanke is a great legend,Beautiful Nubia,You also a great Legend, Eku Ise Takuntakun. Ooooo

[@oladimejiojo5787]

Just beautiful stories. Baba Jimi Solanke experienced life and it shows

[@olaegbesaheed300]

Baba has collections of art, ẹmin won ma gun lọla ọlọhun.

[@bunmiakinwale440]

Amazing, amazing life stories.

[@adekunleadegbite9149]

When I heard about Pa Jimi Solanke demise today, I went to search for this interview. It's so sad to loose such a legend I hope some highly spirited people would upgrade his Art place at Ipara for prosperity Nigeria has indeed lost an enigma and a highly talented and versatile personality May his soul rest in peace

[@mrAkeemAdebisi]

What a great interview seeing baba Jimi

[@campuselitetv3408]

Thanks for this Sir.watching @ 3am

[@idowusundaypaul2214]

Thanks for this interview into our history

[@kayodeola1493]

Rest in peace to a master

[@busarihabib3170]

Interesting story of baba jimi by baba himself, we appreciate your effort in telling us about yourself sir, may you live long with good health and care. Eniobanke, thank you for bringing this to our timeline. More grease to your elbow.

[@bukolaadebayo1891]

Those paintings are so beautiful 😍

[@yusufayobami8420]

Thank you baba Agba...

[@akindeleezekiel3116]

Lovely

[@ategunalaafia]

💐💐💐💐

[@iqmatsaid1841]

Legendary

[@Bamis_Visuals]

I love eniobanke

[@leko762]

Courageous and intelligent...

[@gideonafolabi540]

Baba😊

[@Israeltoye]

Well done Beautiful Nubia for this legendary interview. We are missing Pa Solanke already. Are Pa Solanke's stories recorded? If yes, please, from where could one purchase it? Thank you.

[@Autilorizzgoneee]

Was he the one that anchored African stories on ait back then?

[@adebanjosnr]

Emin baba a gun o. Lagbara Olodumare.