Born in Ibadan, he attended school in Lagos, served in the army, and worked for a railway company.
[2] In 1952, his band, Tunde Nightingale and His Agba Jolly Orchestra, held regular performances at the West African Club, Ibadan.
During this period, his music gained popularity among some socialites in Lagos who deemed it more suitable for social parties than dance halls.
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Modern stars like King Sunny Adé and Queen Ayo Balogun continue to be influenced by his style.