 B. David, P. A. Dawodu, Layeni and G. T. Onimole, his theatre career began under the patronage of the Church.In 1944, he co-produced his first folk opera with G. B. Kuyinu, "The Garden of Eden and The Throne of God", commissioned by the Lagos-based Church of the Lord (Aladura) founded by Josiah Ositelu.The performance was sanctioned to aid contributions to a Church building fund.