The Ben

Benjamin Mugisha, popularly known by his stage name The Ben (born January 9, 1987) is a Rwandan singer and songwriter. In 2008, he was awarded as the "Best Afro R&B Singer of the Year" by Salax Music awards.[1]

The Ben
Birth nameMugisha Benjamin
Also known asThe Ben
Born (1987-01-09) January 9, 1987
Kampala, Uganda
OriginRwanda
GenresR&B Afrobeats
Occupation(s)Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Spouse(s)Uwicyeza Pamella
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/theben3/

He was born on January 9, 1987, in Kampala, Uganda to Jean Mbonimpa and Esther Mbabazi.

Career

Ben was invited to perform at the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa.[2] In 2010, he moved to the United States where he collaborated with Detroit based hip-hop artist Mike-E Ellison.[3] Later, he was invited to perform at the UN headquarters.[4] Ben's song "I'm in Love", released in October 2012, led to the creation of a new music category at the 2012 Salax Music Award Presentations in Rwanda making him the first ever recipient of Award for Best Music Artist in the Diaspora.[1]

In 2021 Julien Bmjizzo a Rwandan Music video director shot and directed a song titled Why by The Ben and Diamond Platnumz.[5]

Personal life

The Ben is married to Uwicyeza Pamella.[6]

Discography

Singles
  • Urarenze
  • Ese Nibyo
  • Amahirwe yanyuma
  • Incuti nyancuti
  • Wigenda
  • Amaso Ku Maso
  • I'm in Love (2012).
  • I can See.
  • Habibi.
  • Fine girl.
  • Naremeye.
  • Ndaje
  • Vazi (2019)
  • Suko (2019)
  • Ngufite kumutima (2020)

Collabos

Awards

Ben was recognized as Best Afro R&B Singer of the Year at the Salas Music Awards in 2008-2009. In 2009-2010 he again received the award for Best Afro R&B Singer of the Year as well as the country's top music prize, Best Male Artist.[2] Ben received a Salas Award song of the year in 2010-2011.[8]


References
  1. "Sheebah, Rwanda's The Ben light up Fusion Autospa". New Vision. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  2. "Les finalistes du Prix Découvertes RFI 2016" (in French). Radio France Internationale. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  3. Mbabazi, Donah (22 February 2016). "Rwanda: The Ben Talks Music, Love Life and Returning Home". AllAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  4. "The Ben (Musical part) - 20th Commemoration of the Genocide in Rwanda at UN Headquarters in New York". United Nations. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  5. "The Ben Feat Diamond Platnumz – Why (Directed by Julien BMJizzo)". critiqsite.com. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  6. Buningwire, Williams (2022-08-31). "FINALLY: Singer The Ben Legally Marries Fiancé Pamela". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  7. m.eachamps.com
  8. "Ben Mugisha became Rwanda's first music superstar". Eiseverywhere.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
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