Indie pop / Singer-songwriter
Born in Durban. Raised in St. Francis Bay. Writing pop songs in Cape Town that have found more than 40 million streams.
Was It Real
The debut single
Number one
SA radio charts
The Is It Real Tour
Four cities, all ages
Best New Artist
Award winner
Levi’s
Brand collaboration
Beyond South Africa
UK, Madeira, Boston
“I know there are better singers than me, and more talented guitarists, but when I’m on a stage, that’s where I really do my thing.”
From stadiums across South Africa to headlining in Madeira, Portugal.
Were you there? Every show has an album: see the photos, download them, or add your own.
It’s not a matter of if I make it, but when.
Ben picked up a guitar at ten. Eight years later his debut single went to number one, and the overnight sensation became South Africa’s top pop artist.
Raised on the pop of One Direction, Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes, Ben now blends that nostalgic sound with a growing love of country. Born in Durban, raised in the coastal town of St. Francis Bay, and now based in Cape Town.
Since Was It Real he has sold out his first headline tour, headlined three international shows (two sold out in the UK, one in Madeira, Portugal), performed at an awards show in Boston and won Best New Artist at the International Portuguese Music Awards.
Press photos, tap to download
