Age, Biography and Wiki
Benson Idonije was born on 13 June, 1936 in Otuo, Owan East, Edo State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian broadcaster and music critic. Discover Benson Idonije's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
broadcaster · music critic |
| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
13 June, 1936 |
| Birthday |
13 June |
| Birthplace |
Otuo, Owan East, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 13 June.
He is a member of famous broadcaster with the age 87 years old group.
Benson Idonije Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Benson Idonije height not available right now. We will update Benson Idonije's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Benson Idonije Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Benson Idonije worth at the age of 87 years old? Benson Idonije’s income source is mostly from being a successful broadcaster. He is from Niger. We have estimated Benson Idonije's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
broadcaster |
Benson Idonije Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
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.
Idonije started writing about jazz-related articles and columns for several newspapers including the Morning Post Newspaper in 1953.
In 1957, he began his career as an Engineering Assistant at the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (now Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria) before he moved into mainstream broadcasting in 1960, presenting and anchoring popular on-air programmes such as The Big Beat and Stereo Jazz Club.
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.
Idonije was born in Otuo, with his family house at ighera, one of the twelve quarters of Otuo, a town in Owan East local government area of Edo State, Nigeria, where he began his early education.
He completed his secondary school education at Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongida Ora, where he obtained a Cambridge School Certificate before proceeding to Yaba College of Technology where he studied Communications Engineering.
To celebrate his 80th birthday, a week-long event featuring paper presentations and musical performances was organized by the Committee of Relevant Arts and Culture Advocates Caucus in several parts of Lagos including the Ojo campus of the Lagos State University, Freedom Park, Broad Street and the MUSON Centre.
Prior to his retirement from broadcasting in 1992, he was once appointed as the Principal Lecturer and Training Officer of the FRCN Training School for eight years.
Upon his retirement, he began to write and contribute critiques, opinions and articles to several art-related media houses in Nigeria before he got a job as a writer for The Guardian in 1996 where he wrote columns including "Evergreen", "Sound and Screen" and "All That Jazz".
In 2012, The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism awarded him the Life Time Award for Journalism Excellence.
He is a fellow of Adam Fiberesima School of Music and Conservatory, University of Port Harcourt.
Idonije is the grandfather of Nigerian singer Burna Boy and the father of Bose Ogulu.
