Martin Bester is a South African singer and songwriter. He is also a popular and multiple award-winning radio and television presenter.

He obtained his BA degree in Psychology and isiXhosa from the University of Port Elizabeth (now NMMU). He's been active in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. 

Martin is the lead singer of the SAMA nominated band Kinky Robot and released his first solo \ Afrikaans album Vir Die Eerste Keer in 2016. His debut solo-album spawned hits like Wat weet ek tog, Ou Spoor, and Sterre.

Anders his 2020 single’s music video was nominated for an Afri-indie Independent Music Award 2021.Martin was also the winner in the Adult Contemporary category. His latest single, Lilly, has also scored number one status on SA’s biggest commercial radio station, Jacaranda FM, amongst other chart successes across the country.

Kinky Robot's debut single, Hobie Beach was written about a popular beach in Martin’s hometown of Port Elizabeth. The song received a SAMA nomination for Record of the Year and was voted into the top 5 of the category by the South African public. The song was a top 20 hit on just about every English format radio station.

Martin’s music takes him and his band all over South Africa and beyond.