Biography Intro: Bernard Olabinjo “Bobby” Benson was an entertainer and musician who had considerable influence on the Nigerian music scene, introducing big band and Caribbean idioms to the Highlife style of popular West African music.

NAME: Bernard Olabinjo “Bobby” Benson

DATE OF BIRTH: 11 April 1922

PLACE OF BIRTH: Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

OCCUPATION: Musician