Who Is Ben Cristovao? Czech Rap, R&B and Pop Since 2009

Maybe you know him as Ben Cristovao, maybe as Benny Cristo. Either way, he is one of the best-known voices in Czech music. Here's a quick guide for new fans and old ones.

Where is Ben Cristovao from?

Ben Cristovao was born Ben da Silva Cristóvão on 8 June 1987 in Plzeň, then part of Czechoslovakia. His mother is Czech and his father is from Angola. He performs as Ben Cristovao and as Benny Cristo, and his music mixes hip hop, R&B and pop.

How did his career start?

In 2009 he was one of the finalists on the talent show Česko Slovenská SuperStar. He did not win, but the show put him on the map, and his first album, Definitely Different, followed in 2010.

Which songs should I know?

• ASIO: made with The Glowsticks, the Canadian production team behind many of his songs. It won the Český slavík award for the most-streamed Czech song in 2016.
• Bomby, Nohy and Aleiaio: three of his best-known tracks. Aleiaio reached No. 3 on the Czech digital chart.
• Kemama and Omaga: Kemama won the Czech selection for Eurovision 2020, which was cancelled. He went to Eurovision 2021 with Omaga instead.

What are his albums?

His albums include Definitely Different (2010), Benny Cristo (2011), Made in Czechoslovakia (2014) and Septum, released in January 2025.

What were his biggest shows?

On 21 September 2019 he played Prague's O2 arena for the first time, to mark ten years in music. On 7 June 2025 he went even bigger and sold out the Eden stadium, the Fortuna Arena in Prague.

Is there more to him than music?

Yes. He has competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu around the world and won gold at the Madrid Open in 2016.

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