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.

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)

 

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