Benson Idonije

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

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. 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.