The Ben | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mugisha Benjamin |
| Also known as | The Ben |
| Born | January 9, 1987 Kampala, Uganda |
| Origin | Rwanda |
| Genres | R&B Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Spouse(s) | Uwicyeza Pamella |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/theben3/ |
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]
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
- Binkolera ft Sheebah Karungi of Uganda.
- No you no life ft B2C of Uganda.[7]
- Ngufite Kumutima ft ZIZOU AL PACINO
- This is love ft Rema Namakula of Uganda
- Why ft Diamond Platnumz of Tanzania
- Lose control ft Meddy (Rwanda)
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 2 "Sheebah, Rwanda's The Ben light up Fusion Autospa". New Vision. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- 1 2 "Les finalistes du Prix Découvertes RFI 2016" (in French). Radio France Internationale. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "The Ben (Musical part) - 20th Commemoration of the Genocide in Rwanda at UN Headquarters in New York". United Nations. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ "The Ben Feat Diamond Platnumz – Why (Directed by Julien BMJizzo)". critiqsite.com. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ↑ Buningwire, Williams (2022-08-31). "FINALLY: Singer The Ben Legally Marries Fiancé Pamela". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ m.eachamps.com
- ↑ "Ben Mugisha became Rwanda's first music superstar". Eiseverywhere.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.