Born 1921 in Western NigeriaJoined British Merchant Navy1944 his ship was torpedoed and
as set adrift at sea for 32 days before being rescued and taken to London.Formed the Negro
Ballet and toured the European CapitalsReturned to Nigeria with wife he met in Britain and
established the Bobby Benson and Cassandra Theatrical PartyBobby Benson Jam Session Band
had numerous hits including “Taxi Driver”Became President of the Nigerian
Musicians Union until he died in 1983
