Ben Pol

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

Music career His previous release “Ningefanyaje”, featured Kenyan artist Avril and ranked #1 on Soundcity TV, Top 10 East and Africa Rox Countdown. He later released his hit song Sophia in 2015. His other well-known hits include “Unanichora” ft. Joh Makini”, “Jikubali ”, “Pete”, “Maneno ”, “Samboira ” and “Nikikupata ”. 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. He is the winner of three Tanzania Music Awards from 2011 to 2013, with two AFRIMA nominations in 2015 and one in 2014.

Ben Pol collaborated with Mr Eazi on the song Phone released in 2017. 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. Ben Pol did another collaboration with Darassa in the song called Muziki; the song was released in December 2016. 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".

Ambassador Ben Pol is one of the celebrity ambassadors for WildAid.

Awards and nominations Tanzania Music Awards

Nikikupata Best R&B Song

Best R&B Song

Best R&B Song Best Bongo Flava Act Best Male Artist Song Of The Year Best Song Writer

Best R&B Song Best Male Artist Best Song Writer

Best R&B Song Best Male Singer

Under 30 Youth Awards 2013

Ben Pol Best Male Vocalist Of The Year

Africa Music Magazine Awards 2014

Ben Pol Best East African Male Singer

All Africa Music Awards Awards 2015

Best African R&B & Soul Most Promising Artiste in Africa

EATV Awards 2016

Best Male Artist Song Of The Year

Discography Singles TitleMwambie, Ben Pol & Baraka Da Prince ft. Mr Blue Nakuchana, Ben pol & Jux Moyo Mashine Ningfanyaje Remix: Ben Pol, VJ Adams & G Nako Ningefanyaje ft. Avril & Rossie M.SophiaUnanichora ft. Joh MakiniJikubaliManenoWapo

Best of ben pol (2017) album TitleNikikupata AcousticKidume ft ChidnmaManeno Pete 2 ft Rama DeeYatakwisha ft Linah Moyo MashineJikubaliNumber One FanTatu ft DarasaMabomaSamboiraPhone ft Mr EaziNatuliza BallBest of Ben Pol

Ben pol (2014) album TitlePeteTulia Kwangu Wa Ubani YatakwishaAfro Samboira RemixGusaMajonziUpendo

Maboma (2012) album TitleNikikupataManeno Number One Fan Naringa MaumivuMaumivu RemixMabomaI'm highPata Raha

Collaborations TitleKupe, Amos & Josh (KENYA)Shilingi, Stereo Diamond Girl, Young Suma Do it, Young Dee Bendera Chuma, FidQ This Love, Maua Sama Fununu, Young DeeSitaki Kazi, Nicki Wa Pili & GnakoBaba La Baba, Lord EyezNisamehe, Chidi BenzAnaishi Nae, Belle 9Sikati Tamaa, DarasaMs BUSINESS, Izzo Business & AYPhone feat. Mr Eazi (Nigeria)

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