Marioo
Marioo | |
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| Born | Omary Ally Mwanga |
| Origin | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania[1] |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Bad-Nation Limited |
| Website | Website |
Omary Ally Mwanga known professionally as Marioo, is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is known for songs such as Bia Tamu, Mama Amina, Dear Ex, Raha, Mi Amor and Naogopa.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Omary Mwanga was born in Temeke Dar es Salaam to Wandengereko parents from Pwani region of Tanzania.[1] He dropped out in Form One in secondary school and returned to Temeke, Dar es Salaam, to live with his mother again. While in Dar es Salaam, Marioo started working at his uncle's garage as a motor vehicle mechanic.[1][2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Long before he became the singer he is today, Marioo started as a songwriter as he used to write songs for other artists. Some of the songs that Marioo wrote for other artists include Wapo by Mwasiti, Banana by Dogo Janja, Mchaka Mchaka by Shilole, Nampa Papa by Gigy Money, Nabembea by Ditto and many more.[3][4]
In 2015, he recorded vocals of his first song, "Dar Kugumu" which upon its release was well received by fans and made him a household name in Tanzania[1]
Marioo went on to release other successful Bongo Flava singles such as Raha, Inatosha, Asante, For You, Anyinya, Chibonge, Ya Uchungu and many others.[5]
In 2020, Marioo released his smash hit Mama Amina, which was an Amapiano song infused with some elements of Bongo Flava. The song was marked number 11 on the list of best Tanzanian songs of the decade ranging from 2012 to 2022.[6] His next Amapiano releases such as Dear Ex, Bia Tamu and Lonely have marked his status as the king of Swahili Amapiano.[7][8][9]
In December 2021, Marioo released Mi Amor featuring Jovial from Kenya. The song also became a crossover hit with its visuals becoming the second most watched Tanzanian music video on Youtube in 2022.[10] Rolling Stone magazine ranked Marioo number 39 on its 40 Afropop songs of 2022.
In 2022, Omary won 3 Tanzanian Music Awards from 7 nominations including Best Bongo Flava Song and Best Male Bongo Flava Artist[11]
Marioo released his debut album "The Kid You Know" on December 9, 2022.[12] The 16 track album saw Marioo working with different music heavyweights such as Rayvanny, Tyla, Harmonize, Ali Kiba and more.
NotJustOk's and Tanzanian music journalist, Charles Maganga praised "The Kid You Know" album by stating that the album has "established Marioo as a mega Bongo Fleva star " and acclaimed Marioo's versatility as Marioo " explored different musical styles such as Amapiano, Afrobeats, and R&B while remaining true to his Bongo Fleva.[13]
In May 2023, Marioo released The deluxe edition of The Kid You Know Album with three additional singles which are Sing, Tomorrow, and Tunamjua.[14]
Discography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Songs | Collaborators |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ||
| Wauwe | ||
| Dar Kugumu | ||
| Subira | ||
| Manyaku | ||
| Yale | ||
| Nyatu Nyatu | Gnako | |
| Ifunya | ||
| 2019 | ||
| Inatosha | ||
| Chi Bonge | ||
| Raha | ||
| Anyinya | ||
| Ya Uchungu | ||
| 2020 | ||
| Aya | ||
| Kongoro | ||
| Unanikosha | Skales (Remix) | |
| Asante | ||
| Tikisa | ||
| Mama Amina | Sho Madjozi, Bontle Smith | |
| 2021 | ||
| For You | ||
| Sokoma | ||
| Wow | ||
| Beer Tam | Tyler ICU, Visca, Abbah Process | |
| Mi Amor | ||
| Te Quiero | ||
| 2022 | ||
| Naogopa | Harmonize | |
| Dear Ex |
Awards
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Result (work) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sound City Awards[15][16] | Best New MVP | Nominated |
| 2021 | All Africa Music Awards[17] | Best Newcomer | Nominated |
| Swahili Fashion Awards[18] | Stylish Music Video of the Year | Won "Beer Tamu" | |
| 2022 | Tanzania Music Awards[19] | ||
| Artist, people's choice (male) | Nominated | ||
| Song, bongo flava | Won "Beer Tamu" | ||
| Artist, bongo flava (male) | Won | ||
| Collaboration, African | Nominated "Miamor" | ||
| Collaboration, Tanzanian | Won "Loyalty" | ||
| Lyricist | Nominated "Miamor" | ||
| Composer, melody | Nominated |
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