Meet Ben Rodrigues, SA's next big popstar

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His 2023 breakout single, 'Was It Real,' racked up over 20 million streams. That momentum launched his sold-out debut tour and positioned him as the face of a new era in South African music. Now, Rodrigues proudly ushers in the return of the Pop Star Era with his latest single, 'Homesick.'

He’s only just getting started.
18 Aug 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Leisure

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