Marioo
Omary Ally Mwanga (born 31 December 1995), known professionally as Marioo, is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, poet, and music producer.
Marioo | |
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| Birth name | Omary Ally Mwanga |
| Born | 31 December 1995[1] Temeke District, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania[1] |
| Origin | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania[1] |
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| Years active | 2018-present |
| Labels | Bad-Nation Limited |
| Website | Website |
He was born in Temeke, Dar es Salaam and later on he was moved to Kibiti District to live with his grandmother. Omary now lives in Dar es Salaam, Mikocheni where he writes, performs, and releases primarily bongo flava and kiswahili amapiano music.[1][2] In 2022, Omary won 3 Tanzanian Music Awards from 7 nominations.[3] Rolling Stone magazine ranked Marioo 39 on its 40 afropop songs of 2022. [4]
Marioo released his debut album “The Kid You Know” on December 9th 2022.[5]
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 [6]
In May 2023 Marioo released The Deluxe Edition Of The Kid You Know Album [7]
Early life
Omary Mwanga was born in Temeke Dar es salaam to Wandengereko parents from Pwani region of Tanzania.[1] When he was a kid he was sent to live with his grandmother in kibiti, Pwani region where he studied Primary school and later on joined secondary school. When he was at form one in secondary school he dropped out of school and moved 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][8] It was during this time when he started writing songs for other musicians. In 2015, he recorded vocals of his first song, "Dar Kugumu".[1] In 2018 he mixed, made a video, and released "Dar Kugumu" in 2018. "Dar Kugumu" was put on rotation in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi, beginning Omary's career as a musician.[1][8]
Discography
| 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
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Result (work) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sound City Awards[9][10] | Best New MVP | Nominated |
| 2021 | All Africa Music Awards[11] | Best Newcomer | Nominated |
| Swahili Fashion Awards[12] | Stylish Music Video of the Year | Won "Beer Tamu" | |
| 2022 | Tanzania Music Awards[13] | ||
| 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 | ||
References
- "Nitegemeo la masupastaa kwa kuwaandikia mistari" [I rely on leaders for writing verses]. Mwananchi (in Swahili). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Mwananchi Communications. 18 August 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- Akaro, Peter (26 September 2021). "Nyota hawa wameupiga mwingi sana mwaka 2021" [These stars have done good work in 2021]. Mwananchi Communications (in Swahili). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Mwananchi Communications. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Milimo, Dennis (4 April 2022). "Alikiba, Harmonize and Nandy win big at Tanzania Music Awards". PulseLive. Nairobi, Kenya: PulseLive Kenya. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- Wangeci, Mankaprr Conteh,Tami Makinde,Madzadza Miya,Seni Saraki,Tela; Conteh, Mankaprr; Makinde, Tami; Miya, Madzadza; Saraki, Seni; Wangeci, Tela (28 December 2022). "The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2022". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Marioo The Kid You Know Album Review: The Mix Of Bongofleva, Afrobeat And Amapiano Collaborations Of Wakali Wa Africa". JamiiForums. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- "Review: Best Songs in "The Kid You Know Album" by Marioo". 11 December 2022.
- Kevoo (16 May 2023). "Marioo - The Kid You Know (Deluxe Edition) Album MP3 DOWNLOAD — citiMuzik". Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- "Marioo, Bongo Flava's new star in the making". The Citizen (Tanzania). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Citizen (Tanzania). 22 November 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- Durosomo, Damola (12 January 2020). "Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards". Okayafrica. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Abdallah, Nasra (2 April 2022). "Nani kusepa na kijiji tuzo za TMA?" [Who will win the town's TMA awards?]. Mwananchi Communications (in Swahili). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Mwananchi Communications.
- "Nigeria: AFRIMMA, YouTube Black Voice to Celebrate African Music Stars in Virtual Award Show". Vanguard (Nigeria). Lagos, Nigeria: Vanguard (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- Ismail, Ramadhani (10 December 2021). "Swahili Fashion Week: Celebrating TZ@60 in style". The Citizen (Tanzania). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Citizen (Tanzania). Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Maganga, Charles (3 April 2022). "Here Is The Full List Of Winners For 2021 Tanzania Music Awards". notjustok.com. Dar es Salaam: notjustok. Retrieved 23 June 2022.