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.
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)
Burna Boy (2nd-left) was also at the event. (Photo: Nosakhale Akhimien/Channels TV)Chairman of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh, also attended the event.
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)
