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Ben Murray-Bruce was born on 17 February, 1956 in Lagos, British Nigeria (now in Lagos State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician (born 1956). Discover Ben Murray-Bruce's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Occupation Politician · entrepreneur · motivational speaker
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 17 February, 1956
Birthday 17 February
Birthplace Lagos, British Nigeria (now in Lagos State, Nigeria)
Nationality Nigeria

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Who Is Ben Murray-Bruce's Wife?

His wife is Evelyn Murray-Bruce (m. 1980-2021)

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Wife Evelyn Murray-Bruce (m. 1980-2021)
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Children 4

Ben Murray-Bruce Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Murray-Bruce worth at the age of 68 years old? Ben Murray-Bruce’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Ben Murray-Bruce's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Politician

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1956

Benedict Murray-Bruce (born 18 February 1956) is a Nigerian business magnate and politician.

He is the founder of Silverbird Group.

1979

He attended Our Lady of Apostles, Yaba, Lagos, where he completed his primary education and St Gregory College, Obalende where he obtained the West African School Certificate before he proceeded to the University of Southern California in the United States, where he received a bachelor's degree in Marketing in 1979.

Ben Murray-Bruce was married to Evelyn Murray-Bruce for 41 years.

On 20 March 2021, he announced her passing after battling with cancer.

Ben has served in various public positions.

1980

His passion for show business made he and his wife establish the now defunct Silverbird Magazine in 1980 with a loan from his father.

Ben later went into promoting concerts.

1983

Prior to starting Silverbird Group, he promoted the Miss Universe Nigeria Pageant in 1983, Miss Intercontinental Pageant, 1986-1994 and to date, he promotes the annual Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Pageant which he began in 1986.

He is currently a Member of the Board of National Arts Theatre, Nigerian Film Corporation, Federal Films Censors Board, National Film Distribution Company and Nigerian Anti- Piracy Action Committee.

In an interview with Connect Nigeria, Ben said he got into show business "by accident".

1999

He served as Director-General of Nigerian Television Authority from 1999 to 2003.

2011

In 2011, Ben Murray-Bruce ran for the governorship of Bayelsa State which was unsuccessful after he was screened out of the gubernatorial race under the umbrella of the People's Democratic Party.

2014

On 27 October 2014, Ben later declared his intention to represent Bayelsa East Senatorial District at the National Assembly under the umbrella of the People's Democratic Party which he went on to win.

2015

A member of the People's Democratic Party, he was elected to the Senate of Nigeria in March 2015 where he represented the Bayelsa East Senatorial District, in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

Ben Murray-Bruce was born in Lagos, to mixed race Ijaw parents Mullighan and Margaret Murray-Bruce who both hail from Akassa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

His surname is of Scottish origin.

2018

Bruce has spoken at a number of national and international events, in January 2018 he shared the stage alongside politicians and thought leaders at the inaugural Nigerian American Business Forum in Tampa, Florida, figures such as; senator Mohammed Shaaba Lafiagi, Media pioneer Biodun Shobanjo, NSE chairman Abimbola Ogunbanjo, motivational speaker Fela Durotoye, former governor Peter Obi and Award-winning technologist Ade Olufeko.