Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.

He went to the United States of America in 1950. " Olatunji favoured a big percussion sound and his records typically featured more than 20 players unusual for a percussion based ensemble. Later he was one of the first outside performers to perform in Prague at Václav Havel's request.

Babatunde Olatunji (April 7 1927 – April 6 2003) was a Nigerian drummer educator social activist and recording artist.