Ben Ngabo

Bio

Ben Ngabo was born in 1963 in Gahini, where they used to say, he was “born for the music”. Today he is one of Rwanda’s most outstanding musicians, especially known for his fusion of voice and percussion. He has played in several bands including Melodica Band, Nyampinga, Malayika, Inono Stars and Ingeli.

In 1993, he founded his group Ben Ingabo in Belgium. He has since toured all over Europe, America and Africa. Ben Ngabo songs are rooted in Rwanda’s musical traditions, but presents the royal chants with the electric guitar. In October 2013 he held a live concert in Muhanga district and at the start of 2015 together with other Gakondo acts: Cecil kayirebwa and Byumvuhore Jean Baptiste pulled off an incredible live performance for Rwandans.

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Profile added by In-house East Africa on 20 Nov 2015
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