“Ben Dey and The Concrete Lions” is an Afro/Indie pop-rock band from Cape Town, South Africa. The band was co-founded by frontman Ben Dey and Ongoma Mona in 2015. 

The band is known for its unique sound that blends local and international influences, including reggae, folk, and indie, with lyrics often inspired by South Africa’s landscapes and African storytelling traditions. Ben Dey, an avid ecologist, channels his relationship with the natural world into music that aims to inspire and uplift listeners. 

Key Highlights

• Music Style: A fusion of Afro/Indie pop-rock and folk, incorporating nuanced rhythms and environmental themes.
• Notable Releases: Their breakout single “Easy Love” made the 5fm Top 10 Chart, and their debut EP, Rise, was released in 2017. Their 2021 album, In Flow, was inspired by the folklore of Limpopo’s Bushveld.
• Performances: The band has performed at major festivals alongside acts like The Parlotones and has a reputation for “electric, immersive, and emotionally charged” live shows.