Benson Idonije

Benson Idonije
Born (1936-06-13) 13 June 1936 (age 88)
Otuo, Owan East, Edo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Occupations
Years active1957–present

Benson Idonije (born 13 June 1936) is a Nigerian broadcaster and music critic popularly known for being the first band manager of Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti.[1] Regarded as one of Nigeria's most revered music critics, he was part of the pioneering group of broadcasters who started Radio Nigeria 2 (now Metro FM) in 1977.[2][3]

  1. ^ Abati, Reuben (17 June 2016). "Dis Fela sef!: He lives". The Guardian News. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  2. ^ Olatunbosun, Yinka (1 May 2016). "BENSON IDONIJE: A MUSIC CRITIC PAR EXCELLENCE". ThisDay News. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Benson Idonije - Video Overview". NaijaWide TV. Retrieved 2024-08-17.