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Benson Mutua Muia (born 4 March 1996), better known by his stage name Bensoul, is a talented Kenyan singer, rapper, record producer and songwriter. This talented African musician is known for songs such as “Forget You”, “Nakufa”, “Medicine”, “Niombee” and “Nairobi”.
We often think of fame as the inevitable result of someone becoming famous overnight, that it is a gradual, painstaking process, or that it happens only rarely. Sometimes, all it takes is a song, a movie, or even a photo.
It is not always easy to become famous as a singer in Kenya. It would be best if you sing songs that resonate with many people or attract listeners. Bensor is a fast-rising Kenyan musician whose deep voice and lyrical skills have made him famous.
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments, sing, and write lyrics. His words clearly show that it is important to use music as a creative outlet to express social commentary. Bensoul does not beat around the bush or try to hide his intentions, as the message of his songs is obvious.
This explains how he became famous and the inspiration behind his music.
Kenyan singer
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| Name: | Benson Mutua Muya |
| stage name: | Benthal |
| Date of Birth: | March 4, 1996 (28 years old) |
| place of birth: | Embu, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Baby mother: | Tiffany Muikamba |
| Country of Citizenship: | Kenya |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Noliga Sani |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Singer • Record producer |
| net worth: | $152,000 |
Early life and education
Born on March 4, 1996, Benthal can be said to have music in his family. His love for music was largely influenced by his parents, each of whom had different musical talents. He was born in Embu, Nairobi, Kenya.
His mother sang in the choir and his father played guitar. He started learning guitar in the sixth grade. He expressed his growing closeness with his mother in the song “Nikuchukie”. The song describes how his mother raised him in poverty without any help from his father.
Benthal could have helped, but he chose not to. He doesn’t hold grudges, though. When he decided to pursue music as a career, his mother encouraged him; however, his father disagreed.
Bensall went to school in his hometown before moving to Nairobi for college. He decided not to major in civil engineering at the Technical University of Kenya because he found music to be his passion and his fulfilment.
Profession
Benthal told Standard Digital News that he was exposed to music as a child growing up in the town of Embu. The award-winning singer learned more about music due to his love for music, curiosity, desire to learn new things, and interaction with experienced music industry professionals such as H_art the Band.
His mother was a choir member and his father played guitar at an early age. He grew up listening to gospel, rumba, and various other music genres. Benthal first began playing guitar in the sixth grade.
After graduating from high school, he moved to Nairobi where he met the band H_art and became close with them. He later enrolled in Sauti Academy, which led to Sauti Sol’s decision to sign him. Bensoul attributes his success in music to God.
In 2018, Bensoul shared the stage with reggae artist Chronixx during the Chronology tour in Kenya, thanks to his outstanding songwriting and vocal abilities. Chronixx completely recognized his talent and called him the future of Kenyan music.
Although Bensoul has been a low-key artist, he has been in the music industry for about six years. He worked very hard at mastering every instrument he could find since he was a child. He plays a variety of instruments, including ukulele, acoustic guitar, bass, piano, cello, violin, and double bass.
Bensoul has written songs for renowned performers in the field such as Sauti Sol, Kidum, Ali Kiba, Nyashinski, Ben Pol, H_art the Band, Mercy Masika and many more.
Discography
Bensor has been active in the music industry for the past eight months, releasing several hit singles. “Salama” is his latest single. He has also released songs such as “No Kisses”, “Ile Kitu”, “Forget You” and “Niombee”.
- Don’t question my love
- Favorite Songs
- Gloomy morning
- I just want to give you
- Just like me
- Misty Ella Fitzgerald
- Nicuchuki
- Not ready yet
- Pompeii Sigala
- Rastafari
- The bell
- yuj-bensur
- What we lost
Awards and nominations
- 2017 Café Ngoma Award Artist of the Year
- 2018 Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA) Collaboration of the Year and Café Ngoma Awards Artist of the Year
Personal life
Benthal likes to keep his personal affairs private as he is a mysterious person. Unconfirmed reports claim that the singer is currently dating.
Bensor’s girlfriend is Noni Gathoni. The two have been dating for some time and are said to be a couple. He had an affair with Kenyan model Tiffany Muikamba behind her back and gave birth to their first child.
Tiffany Muikamba is currently the mother of Bensoul’s child.
net worth
Benthal’s cumulative net worth is approximately $152,000. His net worth has been increasing since he started his music career more than six years ago.
Most of his income comes from endorsement deals, songwriting, and live performances.
Social Media
- Instagram: @bensoulmusic
- Facebook: Bensoul
- Twitter: @bensoulmusic
