Millions of Benji igbadumeh fans across the globe recently converged on his country home at Ogbona to rejoice and celebrate with the music maestro who turned 70.
It is, indeed, gratifying to note that, like an old wine, King Benji music gets sweeter with each passing year hence it becomes natural that his devotees flocked to his Ogbona country home to celebrate and pay homage to the man who modernized the original Afemai folklore music
The Honourable Minister of Regional Development, Hon Abubakar Momoh, was one of the devotees at one of the events to mark the 70th birthday celebration of the music legend
The trajectory of King Benjys grass-to-grace story reflects that of a typical young man anywhere in the world. Just one thing sets him apart - grit and his unwavering spirit. A closer look shows he embodies determination. His refusal to quit, even when it seems like he has reached the bottom patch of life is remarkable and rare among his peers - this trait eventually propelled him to the status he enjoys today