Ben Pol
Musical artist
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Benard Michael Paul Mnyang'anga, better known by his stage name Ben Pol, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter from Dar es salaam, Tanzania. 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[1]
September 8, 1989
Ben Pol | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benard Paul Mnyang'anga September 8, 1989 Vingunguti, Dar es salaam, Tanzania |
| Origin | Dodoma |
| Genres | Bongo Flava Afrobeats RnB |
| Occupation | Singer Songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Label | Independent |
Music career
His previous release “Ningefanyaje”, featured Kenyan artist Avril and ranked #1 on Soundcity TV, Top 10 East and Africa Rox Countdown.[2] He later released his hit song Sophia in 2015.[3] His other well-known hits include “Unanichora” ft. Joh Makini”,[4] “Jikubali[5]”, “Pete”, “Maneno[6]”, “Samboira[7]” and “Nikikupata[8]”. 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, Baraka Da Prince, Jux, Joh Makini, Gnako, Maua Sama and Fid Q in Tanzania.[9] He is the winner of three Tanzania Music Awards from 2011 to 2013, with two AFRIMA nominations in 2015[10] and one in 2014.[11]
Ben Pol collaborated with Mr Eazi on the song Phone released in 2017.[12] 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.[13] Ben Pol did another collaboration with Darassa in the song called Muziki; the song was released in December 2016.[14] The song was nominated in Afrima Awards for the categories of Song of the year and Best collaboration in Africa. He was also nominated at the EATV Awards for the Best male artist and Song of the year for his hit "Moyo mashine".[15]
Ambassador
Awards and nominations
Tanzania Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nikikupata | Best R&B Song[17] | Won |
| 2012 | My Number One Fan | Best R&B Song[18] | 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[19] | Ben Pol | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| Best Male Singer | Nominated |
Under 30 Youth Awards 2013
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ben Pol | Best Male Vocalist Of The Year[20] | Won |
Africa Music Magazine Awards 2014
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ben Pol | Best East African Male Singer[21] | Nominated |
All Africa Music Awards Awards 2015
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ben Pol | Best African R&B & Soul | Nominated |
| Most Promising Artiste in Africa | Nominated |
EATV Awards 2016
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ben Pol | Best Male Artist | Nominated |
| Song Of The Year | Nominated |
Discography
Singles
Best of ben pol (2017) album
| 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
| Title |
|---|
| Pete |
| Tulia Kwangu |
| Wa Ubani |
| Yatakwisha |
| Afro |
| Samboira Remix |
| Gusa |
| Majonzi |
| Upendo |
Maboma (2012) album
| Title |
|---|
| Nikikupata |
| Maneno |
| Number One Fan |
| Naringa |
| Maumivu |
| Maumivu Remix |
| Maboma |
| I'm high |
| Pata Raha |
Collaborations
| Title |
|---|
| Kupe, Amos & Josh (KENYA) |
| Shilingi, Stereo |
| Diamond Girl, Young Suma[29] |
| Do it, Young Dee[30] |
| Bendera Chuma, FidQ[31] |
| This Love, Maua Sama[32] |
| 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)[33] |
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes/Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sunshine[34] | Rufu | With Bi Kiroboto |