Ushindi Vickash Beni Katulanya
Vickash Beni Kat | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | Ushindi Vickash Beni Katulanya October 16, 1999 |
| Genres | Afro pop, R&B |
| Occupations | Musician, Choreographer, Song writer |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Ushindi Vickash Beni Katulanya (born 16 October 1999),[1] known professionally as Vickash Beni Kat, is a Congolese born singer, songwriter, and choreographer based in Norway. He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and raised in Uganda.[2][3][4] He blends Afropop, R&B, and Congolese musical influences. He is known for his 2025 EP Am Different[5][6][7][8] and singles such as Ebiloto.[9][10]
Early life
Vickash Beni Kat was born in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo,[11] and raised partly in Uganda before relocating with his family to Norway. From a young age, he showed interest in music and dance, which later became central to his career as a singer, songwriter, choreographer, and dance instructor.[12][13]
Career
Beni Kat began releasing music in the early 2020s. His extended play Am Different (2025) received coverage in regional media for its streaming performance and chart placements.[5][6]
His single Ebiloto gained popularity in Uganda.[14]
In addition to music, Beni Kat works as a choreographer and dance instructor in Norway.[11][15][16][17]
Discography
Extended plays
Selected singles
- Ebiloto (2023)[20]
- Story (2022)
- Happiness (2022)
- Break It Up (2022)
References
- ^ "21-Year-Old Norwegian Based Vickash Beni Kat Is Using His Choreography To Impact Lives - MUGIBSON". 2021-12-27. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ Editor, Brian Musaasizi | (2025-06-27). "Vickash Beni Kat is rapidly rising to stardom in Uganda , on the brink of becoming a big music sensation". ONLINE. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Katungulu, Amon. "Ugandan Music Industry Needs Copyright Education to Unlock Full Potential – Vickash Beni Kat". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (2021-08-20). "UNVEILING: 22-year-old dance instructor Vickash's passion for art and innovation". MBU. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b Michael, Chisom (2025-08-22). "Congolese artist Beni Kat hits UK afrobeats top spot with "Am Different"". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b "From Kinshasa to the charts: How Vickash Beni Kat's debut album captivated global audiences". Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Telegraph, New (2025-09-23). "An Artist Who Says He's 'Different' Finds A Wide Audience". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2025-08-19). "Vickash Beni Kat's debut album 'Am Different' tops Afrobeat chart". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Ugandan Music Scene Sees Rise in Popularity of "Ebiloto" by Vickash Beni Kat – TowerPostNews". thetowerpost.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "From Bukavu to Norway: Unpacking the journey of a rising singer, Vickash Beni Kat | Pulse Uganda". www.pulse.ug. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b Republic, Matooke (2021-12-29). "Meet Vickash Beni Kat, a 21-year-old Norwegian-based choreographer - Matooke Republic". Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (2022-01-04). "Vickash Beni Kat using choreography to impact lives - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Uganda's Music Industry Loses Millions Due to Copyright Ignorance". The Goldmidi. 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Reporter, NELSON MANDELA | PML Daily (2025-06-29). "Ugandan music scene takes flight with Vickash's hit song 'Ebiloto'". PML Daily. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (2022-01-04). "Vickash Beni Kat using choreography to impact lives - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos - Life of Uganda's celebrities, lifestyle, music and humour. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Meet Choreographer Vickash Beni Kat, who is living off dancing in Norway. | Showbizuganda". 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "21-Year-Old Norwegian Based Vickash Beni Kat Is Using His Choreography To Impact Lives - MUGIBSON". 2021-12-27. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Abisola, Shojobi (2025-09-23). "Vickash Beni Kat's "Am Different" Tops Charts As Listeners Connect With Diverse Sound". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Abisola, Shojobi (2025-08-03). "Vickash Beni Kat's "Am Different" EP Rises To Prominence On Ugandan Music Scene". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Ugandan Music scene sees rise in popularity of "Ebiloto" by Vickash Beni Kat | Showbizuganda". 2025-06-29. Retrieved 2025-09-24.