MARIOO

Marioo — born Omary Ally Mwanga on December 31, 1995, in Temeke, Dar es Salaam — is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and music producer who has become one of the most prominent figures in the Bongo Flava genre.

As the founder and CEO of Bad Nation, Marioo has built an empire that extends beyond music — cultivating a distinctive sound that fuses modern R&B beats with traditional African melodies. His music is characterized by its fusion of contemporary R&B, Afrobeat, and Bongo Flava, creating a signature style that has captivated audiences across East Africa and beyond.

Marioo's breakthrough moment came when he became the only Bongo Flava artist featured in Rolling Stone's 'The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2022' — a milestone that placed Tanzanian music on the global stage and validated his position as a leading voice of his generation.

With massive hits including "Naogopa" (70M+ views with Harmonize), "Nairobi" (59M+ views with Bien), "Tete" (54M+ views), and "Pombe" (4.1M+ views with Harmonize), Marioo has accumulated hundreds of millions of streams across platforms and established himself as one of East Africa's most-streamed artists.

In 2026, Marioo released his boldest project yet — MMMCXII — an EP inspired by his birth date (31st December, written as 3112 in Roman numerals). The project symbolises endings, rebirth, and artistic elevation, blending Bongofleva with global African influences through themes of love, connection, vulnerability, ambition, and completion.

Beyond the studio, Marioo announced his first-ever USA Tour 2026 — The MMMCXII Experience, presented by DMK Global Concepts × Safari Entertainment, bringing his music to 7 cities across America. Today, Marioo stands not just as a Bongo Flava star, but as an international artist carrying the sound of Tanzania to the world.