Ben Ofoedu

Ben Ofoedu, known for his vocal contributions to Phats & Small and other musical projects, offers a dynamic presence for live performances, DJ sets, and event hosting. After contributing to five entries on the UK Singles Chart with the band Benz, Ben Ofoedu gained widespread recognition in 1999 as the lead singer for the electronic dance music duo Phats & Small. He fronted their hit single ‘Turn Around,’ which impressively reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. Ofoedu’s distinctive vocals also propelled subsequent successful singles for the duo, including ‘Feel Good,’ which peaked at number 7, and ‘Tonite,’ charting at number 11, all released in 1999.

His musical career began in 1989, contributing to tracks such as ‘Don’t Stop’ and ‘The Deep’ on Humanoid’s ‘Global’ album. He then co-formed Big Ben & The Fox before joining Benz in 1993 as B.I.G. Ben. Following his successful tenure with Phats & Small, Ofoedu embarked on a solo career, releasing the single ‘Your Love’ in 2000, which charted at number 76.

He continued to collaborate on significant musical projects, joining REDhill in 2001 alongside members including Shane Lynch, and The Intenso Project in 2002, where he contributed to three additional UK Singles Chart entries. In 2005, he was part of Four Story, performing in ‘Making Your Mind Up’ as a contender for Eurovision consideration. Ofoedu also showcased his songwriting talent, authoring Chanelle Hayes’ single ‘I Want It’ in 2008. Ofoedu expanded his versatile career into television and entertainment, making four guest appearances on the popular music panel show ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’.

That same year, he continued his engaging television appearances, winning £2,500 on ‘Pointless Celebrities’, demonstrating his broad appeal across various entertainment platforms.