Benjamin Mugisha (born January 9, 1987), known professionally as The Ben, is a Rwandan singer-songwriter.

The Ben
Birth nameMugisha Benjamin
Also known asThe Ben
Born (1987-01-09) January 9, 1987 (age 37)
Kampala, Uganda
OriginRwanda
GenresR&B Afrobeats
Occupation(s)Musician, Singer, Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
SpouseUwicyeza Pamella

Career

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In 2010, he moved to the United States where he collaborated with Detroit based hip-hop artist Mike-E Ellison.[1] Later, he was invited to perform at the UN headquarters.[2] 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.[3]

In 2021 Julien Bmjizzo a Rwandan Music video director shot and directed a song titled Why by The Ben and Diamond Platnumz.[4]

Personal life

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He was born on January 9, 1987, in Kampala, Uganda.[citation needed]

The Ben is married to Uwicyeza Pamella.[5]

Discography

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Singles

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  • 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)
  • Ni Forever

Collabos

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Awards

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Ben was recognized as "Best Afro R&B Singer of the Year" at the Salax Awards, a national music awards show Rwanda in 2008-2009. In 2009-2010 he again received "Best Afro R&B Singer of the Year as well as "Best Male Artist". In 2010-11, he won "Best Song"[7] Ben received a Salas Award song of the year in 2010-2011.[8]

References

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