Benard Michael Paul Mnyang'anga better known by his stage name Ben Pol, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter from Dar es salaam, Tanzania.[1] On January 5, 2024, Ben Pol released his highly anticipated third album 'Flamingo', which Simulizi Na Sauti's music critic, Enky Frank described the album as an educational package for love, lifestyle and daily activities[2]
Ben Pol | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Benard Michael Paul Mnyang'anga |
| Born | 8 September 1989[1] Dodoma Tanzania |
| Origin | Dodoma |
| Genres | Bongo Flava Afrobeats RnB |
| Occupation | Singer Songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 20009 - present |
| Labels | Indie |
Music career
editHis previous release “Ningefanyaje”, featured Kenyan artist Avril and ranked #1 on Soundcity TV, Top 10 East and Africa Rox Countdown.[3] He published Sophia in 2015.[4] His other well-known hits include “Unanichora” ft. Joh Makini”,[5] “Jikubali[6]”, “Pete”, “Maneno[7]”, “Samboira[8]” and “Nikikupata[9]”. In 2015 Ben Pol participated in Coke Studio Africa S3 alongside 25 top artists including Yemi Alade, Sauti Sol and Flavour. Dubbed the “Tanzania R&B prodigy” he partnered with Kenyan rapper Wangechi. Ben Pol has collaborated with Amos and Josh, Nameless, Avril, the King Kaka, Chidinma as well as Baraka Da Prince, Jux, Joh Makini, Gnako, Maua Sama and Fid Q in Tanzania.[10] He is the winner of three Tanzania Music Awards in 2011–13, with two AFRIMA 2015 nominations[11] and one in 2014.[12]
Ben Pol collaborated with Mr Eazi on the song Phone released in 2017.[13] In February 2017 Ben Pol was mentioned by MTV Base Africa through their platforms as one of the Artists to watch in the year 2017.[14] Ben Pol did another collaboration with Darassa in the song called Muziki; the song was released in December 2016.[15] Nominated in Afrimma Awards in the categories of Song of the year and Best collaboration in Africa- Muziki by Ben Pol with Darassa. Nominated at the EATV Awards for Best male artist and Song of the year "Moyo mashine".[16]
Ambassador
editBen Pol is one of the celebrity ambassadors for WildAid.[17]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nikikupata | Best R&B Song[18] | Won |
| 2012 | My Number One Fan | Best R&B Song[19] | Won |
| 2013 | Ben Pol | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| Best Bongo Flava Act | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Artist | Nominated | ||
| Song Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Song Writer | Won | ||
| 2014 | Ben Pol | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| Best Male Artist | Nominated | ||
| Best Song Writer | Nominated | ||
| 2015[20] | Ben Pol | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| Best Male Singer | Nominated |
Under 30 Youth Awards 2013
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ben Pol | Best Male Vocalist Of The Year[21] | Won |
Africa Music Magazine Awards 2014
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ben Pol | Best East African Male Singer[22] | Nominated |
All Africa Music Awards Awards 2015
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ben Pol | Best African R&B & Soul | Nominated |
| Most Promising Artiste in Africa | Nominated |
EATV Awards 2016
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ben Pol | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
| Song Of The Year | Nominated |
Discography
editSingles
edit| Title |
|---|
| Mwambie, Ben Pol & Baraka Da Prince ft. Mr Blue[26] |
| Nakuchana, Ben pol & Jux |
| Moyo Mashine[27] |
| Ningfanyaje Remix: Ben Pol, VJ Adams & G Nako[28] |
| Ningefanyaje ft. Avril & Rossie M. |
| Sophia |
| Unanichora ft. Joh Makini |
| Jikubali |
| Maneno |
| Wapo[29] |
Best of ben pol (2017) album
edit| Title |
|---|
| Nikikupata Acoustic |
| Kidume ft Chidnma |
| Maneno |
| Pete 2 ft Rama Dee |
| Yatakwisha ft Linah |
| Moyo Mashine |
| Jikubali |
| Number One Fan |
| Tatu ft Darasa |
| Maboma |
| Samboira |
| Phone ft Mr Eazi |
| Natuliza Ball |
| Best of Ben Pol |
Ben pol (2014) album
edit| Title |
|---|
| Pete |
| Tulia Kwangu |
| Wa Ubani |
| Yatakwisha |
| Afro |
| Samboira Remix |
| Gusa |
| Majonzi |
| Upendo |
Maboma (2012) album
edit| Title |
|---|
| Nikikupata |
| Maneno |
| Number One Fan |
| Naringa |
| Maumivu |
| Maumivu Remix |
| Maboma |
| I'm high |
| Pata Raha |
Collaborations
edit| Title |
|---|
| Kupe, Amos & Josh (KENYA) |
| Shilingi, Stereo |
| Diamond Girl, Young Suma[30] |
| Do it, Young Dee[31] |
| Bendera Chuma, FidQ[32] |
| This Love, Maua Sama[33] |
| Fununu, Young Dee |
| Sitaki Kazi, Nicki Wa Pili & Gnako |
| Baba La Baba, Lord Eyez |
| Nisamehe, Chidi Benz |
| Anaishi Nae, Belle 9 |
| Sikati Tamaa, Darasa |
| Ms BUSINESS, Izzo Business & AY |
| Phone feat. Mr Eazi (Nigeria)[34] |
Movies
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes/Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sunshine[35] | Rufu | With Bi Kiroboto |
References
edit- ^ a b "Ben Pol". Music in Africa. Music In Africa Foundation. 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Ben Pol anatusikilizisha 'Flamingo', albamu yenye elimu ya mitindo ya maisha, mapenzi na harakati za kila siku". Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Soundcity Top 10 East". SoundcityTV. Soundcity. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ Sophia by Ben Pol
- ^ Nnauye, Rama. "Song: Ben Pol ft Joh Makini & Fundi Samwel – Unanichora". Bongo5 (in Swahili). Dar es salaam. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ Sandu George. "Ben Pol – Jikubali". Bongo5 (in Swahili). Bongo5.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ Rajab Yasoda. "Ben Pol - Maneno". rajabyasoda.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Samboira". Amazon. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Nikikupata". Last FM. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Studio Season 3, Ben Pol ft Wangechi". coca-cola.com. Coke Studio. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ AFRIMA Nomination
- ^ "AFRIMMA Nomination". Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
- ^ Ben Pol ft Mr Eazi - Phone
- ^ "MTV Base - Acts to lookout for in 2017". Archived from the original on 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
- ^ THOMAS RAJULA (25 February 2017). "Meet the man with the biggest song in the region". Kenya: Daily Nation. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "EATV Awards Winners". Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
- ^ WildAid Ambassador http://www.wildaid.org/region/tanzania
- ^ Tanzania Music Awards 2011
- ^ Tanzania Music Awards 2012
- ^ Tanzania Music Awards 2015
- ^ Under 30 Youth Awards 2013
- ^ "AFRIMMA 2014 Nominees". Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
- ^ AFRIMMA Awards
- ^ AFRIMA Awards
- ^ EATV Awards http://www.eatv.tv/awards
- ^ "Mwambie". DjMwaga.com. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Audio: Ben Pol - Moyo Mashine | MP3 Download | Bongo Exclusive". Bongo Exclusive. 2016-05-13. Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ "Nitafanyaje". JohVentureTZ. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ Jonstar. "Audio: Ben Pol - Wapo | MP3 Download". Bongo Exclusive. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ Rama Nnauye. "Young Suma Ft Ben Pol – Diamond Girl". Bongo5. bongo5.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Do it - Young Dee ft Ben Paul". Mkito.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Bendera Ya Chuma". DjMwanga. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "This Love ft Maua Sama". Tanzania Today. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "VIDEO: Ben Pol ft. Mr Eazi – Phone | Bongo Exclusive". Bongo Exclusive. 2017-02-04. Archived from the original on 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- ^ Yasini Ngitu. "Ben Pol aigiza mbwia unga kwenye filamu ya 'Sunshine'". Bongo5 (in Swahili). Tanzania: bongo5.com. Retrieved 1 November 2017.