Andien Remembers Bens Leo's Role In Supporting His Career

JAKARTA - Singer Andien Aisyah recalled the role of Indonesian Music Observer Bens Leo in supporting his career in the last two decades.

Andien revealed this memory through a tweet on his Twitter account @andienaisyah following the sad news that Bens Leo died due to contracting COVID-19.

“Almost all Indonesian music people have their own story with Om #BensLeo. Including me, I'm not sure my career would have reached this point if it weren't for him. He was the one who supported the beginning of my career in 2000. He reviewed and commented on each of my works," Andien said about Bens Leo, quoted by Antara, Monday, November 29.

The singer of Goodbye My Love told me that Bens was a figure who faithfully accompanied the beginning of his career, starting from being involved in shooting his first video clip in Russia to joining his first music tour titled Whisper of the Heart.

For Andien, Bens Leo is a loyal figure and always supports the good development of his best friend.

“Supporting physically and mentally with a smile, that's what he is. It's no wonder that Uncle Bens Leo is also close to my family because he is a humble person," concluded Andien.

Of course Andien also shared his deep sense of loss and hoped that the family left behind by Bens Leo could be given strength.

Bens Leo reportedly died due to contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus, since Thursday, November 18 he has received medical treatment at the hospital.

He had been battling his illness for more than a week but he had to take his last breath on Monday, 28 November morning at 08.24 WIB at Fatmawati Hospital.