Bio
Marco Ben is a South African singer best known as one of the Top 30 contestants on the SABC2 reality television competition I Want to Sing Gospel, in 2008.
He is from Cape Town.
Q&A
Profession
Unemployed, at home.
Why do you want to sing Gospel?
Gospel is the music that inspires me most.
Who is your favourite Gospel local artist?
Neville D.
What will you do with the R100,000 if you win?
I will pay my tithes at church and get married to my girlfriend of three years.
What will be different that you will bring if you win the recording album?
It will be different with a fusion of R&B and Gospel love songs content. I would also love to get into circular music too.
What don’t people know about you?
Most people don’t know that I get nervous quickly. I can sing but when the time comes, I get an adrenaline feel and start rubbing my hands.
Who inspires you?
My girlfriend, my pastor, mainly it’s the Bible.
Who/what makes you happy?
Being around the people I love and also appreciate me.
What’s your favourite meal?
Pasta and chicken.
If you had to send a message to Lindelani what would it be?
"Dear Mr. Mkhize, I know you are looking for a great artist and I know I can give you more than what you need."
What’s your message to your soon to be fans?
"I appreciate you guys and you will make me win."
Auditions
Marco was captured on film by TVSA at the Cape Town auditions, before he auditioned for the first time:
Full Story: I Want To Sing Gospel Auditions