This morning on 5 Breakfast, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s brightest rising pop stars, Ben Rodrigues. You know him from his breakout hit “Was It Real” that stormed the charts and racked up millions of streams. Now, he’s back with a brand-new single called “Homesick”, a powerful, emotional anthem inspired by love, distance, and the idea that sometimes home isn’t a place, it’s a person.

Ben’s not just dropping new music, he’s also gearing up for his most intimate South African tour yet, bringing fans closer than ever before as he reimagines what a live pop show can be. From Durban to Cape Town and everywhere in between, Ben is proving that the Pop Star Era is alive and thriving right here at home.

Today, he’s live in studio with us to talk about the single, the tour, and
what’s next on this incredible journey. Please welcome... Ben Rodrigues!