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Remembering Nigerian musician and entertainer Olabinjo (Bobby) Benson on his birthday today (11 April 1922-14 May, 1983). Benson was an entertainer and a comedian as well as a singer, a great performer. He had a show on NTA in the 1970s, where he performed as a stand-up comedian and magician, as well as playing and singing. He established the CABAN BAMBOO, a popular nite club in Lagos, later converted to Hotel Bobby. Various prominent musicians played in Benson’s band, including Roy Chicago, Sir Victor Uwaifo, & Victor Olaiya. Benson died in Lagos on 14 May 1983 at the age of 61.
Happy posthumous birthday.
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