Lekan Babalola
Lekan Babalola | |
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| Born | Olalekan Babalola 15 May 1960 |
| Nationality | Nigerian, British |
| Alma mater | |
| Spouse | Kate Luxmoore |
| Children | 5 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Afrobeat, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | musician, percussionist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, conga, Bongo drum |
| Years active | 1983–present |
Olalekan Babalola (born c. 1960) is a Nigerian jazz percussionist and musician. Born in Lagos, Nigeria where he began playing the conga at a young age, he has released seven albums and jointly won two Grammy Awards.