PHOTOS: Burna Boy, Family, Friends Celebrate Granddad Pa Benson Idonije At 90

Posted on by Osas Payne

 

Family, friends, musical artists and legends, as well as admirers, have gathered in Lagos in a colourful celebration of the 90th birthday of Pa Benson Idonije, the grandfather of Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy.

The red carpet shimmered with elegance as guests arrived in style, but beyond the glitz and glamour is a deeper story — one that connects generations of African music greatness, from the era of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti to the global dominance of Burna Boy.

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Pa Idonije, a respected music critic, former broadcaster and former manager of Fela, occupies a unique place in Nigeria’s cultural history.

Here are photos from the event as it unfolds:

 

Pa Idonijie (2nd-left) is a former manager of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.   (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

Pa Idonijie (2nd-left) is a former manager of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti   (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

Pa Idonijie (2nd-left) is also a respected music critic and former broadcaster.   (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

Pa Idonijie (left) flanked by Burna Boy mother (2nd-left) and other family members and friends   (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

Some guests at the event    (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

Some guests at the event   (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

The event attracted artists, music legends, friends and associates.   (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

A live band at the event    (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

Yeni Kuti (centre)    (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

connects generations of African music greatness, from the era of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti      (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)

 

 

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