Benjamin Mugisha, universally known as The Ben, is a celebrated Rwandan singer, songwriter, and executive producer who stands as a foundational pillar of modern East African R&B and Afropop. Born on January 9, 1987, in Kampala, Uganda, before returning to his home country of Rwanda, he has spent nearly two decades shaping the regional music landscape with his smooth vocals, romantic lyricism, and cross-border collaborations.