Dr. Oloh is one of the pioneering Sierra Leonean musicians who played the music genre of Gumbay. Gumbay music consists of mostly African instruments with some Western instruments, and also spoken-words which narrated a story. Gumbay music is popularly played in gatherings consisting of the Creole tribal group in Freetown. It is widely played in weddings, birthdays, baby naming ceremonies, and other social gatherings. Dr. Oloh is popularly known for his Afropop and Jazz beats. His songs are predominantly sang in krio.
Real name: Oloh Israel Olufemi Cole
Born: March 20, 1944 in Leicester, Sierra Leone
Born to a Creole father and a Nigerian mother
Died: October 13, 2007
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