Ben Ofoedu

Benedict Spencer Ofoedu was born in British Hong Kong and relocated to the United Kingdom at the age of two. His musical career commenced in 1989, contributing to tracks like “Don’t Stop” and “The Deep” on Humanoid’s ‘Global’ album. He then formed Big Ben & The Fox. In 1993, Ofoedu joined the band Benz, initially as B.I.G. Ben alongside Tim Shade and Darkboy, with the group achieving five entries on the UK Singles Chart.

In 1999, Ofoedu became the lead singer for the electronic dance music duo Phats & Small. He gained notable recognition as the frontman for their hit single “Turn Around,” which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. Ofoedu’s vocals were also featured on subsequent successful singles such as “Feel Good” and “Tonite.” Following his tenure with Phats & Small, he pursued a solo career, releasing the single “Your Love” in 2000, which charted at number 76. He later joined various musical collaborations, including REDhill in 2001 with members including Shane Lynch, and The Intenso Project in 2002, where he contributed to three further UK Singles Chart entries. In 2005, he was part of Four Story, participating in ‘Making Your Mind Up’ for Eurovision consideration, and in 2019, he co-founded the boy band supergroup Boyz on Block.

Beyond his musical undertakings, Ofoedu has engaged in various media appearances, including four guest appearances on ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’. He and his former fiancée Vanessa Feltz co-hosted ‘The Vanessa Show’ on Channel 5 in 2011 and participated in ‘Pointless Celebrities’ multiple times, winning £2,500 in one appearance. His career showcases consistent engagement across music and television, adapting to evolving industry roles from lead vocalist to television personality and event host.