Babatunde Olatunji

Michael Babatunde Olatunji (born April 7th 1927, Ajido, Lagos State, Nigeria – April 6, 2003, Salinas, California, USA) was a Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist.

"Rhythm is the soul of life. The whole universe revolves in rhythm. Everything and every human action revolves in rhythm." - Babatunde Olatunji