Ben Pol Benard Michael Paul Mnyang'anga, known professionally as Ben Pol, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter renowned for his contributions to Bongo Flava, Afrobeats, and R&B music. Born on September 8, 1989, in Vingunguti, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, he hails from Dodoma. Career Highlights: Musical Journey: Ben Pol began his music career in 2009 after attending the Tanzania House of Talents in Dar es Salaam.