He started his career in a show business as a Highlife musician back in 1964 when he lead a group popularly known as Federal Rhythm Dandies. It was in this band that Baba Sala tutored and guided the Ondo-born popular juju musician, King Sunny Ade. Back then, King Sunny Ade was the leader of the guitar player gang of Baba Sala's Federal Rhythm Dandies.