[1] Martins was also a writer and author who had a number of books published, which include The Message of African Drumming and Give Musicianship a Chance.
The ensemble included Zeal Onyia on trumpet, Paul Isamade on saxophone, Martins on drums and Benson on Piano.
[3] That year, the Afro-Jazz ensemble was formed, consisting of Chris Ajilo on tenor saxophone, Bayo Martins on drums, Zeal Onyia on trumpet, and Ayo Vaughan on bass.
[9] In 1964, Martins formed the African Messengers with Mike Falana; eventually, the band included Peter King,[10] Humphrey Okoh and Paul Edoh in the line up.
[11] The group recorded 7-inch including "Highlife Piccadilly" and "Blues for Messengers", which was released on Carnival CV 7013 in 1964.
[citation needed] In addition to appearing at clubs and festivals, the ensemble had provided backing for the Four Tops, The Temptations and Diana Ross.
In addition to co-producing and co-designing the album with Don Ridgeway, he composed the tracks "Oniyangi", "The Way" and "Next Time Your Colour Talk".
[2] Martins appears on two tracks from the various artists Highlife on the Move compilation which was released in 2015 on compact disc and vinyl LP.