Benjamin Mugisha


Benjamin Mugisha better known by his stage name, The Ben, is a Rwandan singer-songwriter. In 2008, he was awarded as the "Best Afro R&B Singer of the Year" by Salax Music awards.

Career

Ben was invited to perform at the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2010, he moved to the United States where he collaborated with Detroit based hip-hop artist Mike-E Ellison. Later, he was invited to perform at the UN headquarters. 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.

Discography

Singles

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. Ben received a Salas Award song of the year in 2010-2011.