Zoro (musician)
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{{short description|Nigerian musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Zoro
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| birth_name = Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner
| alias = Zoro Swagbag
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|3|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
| origin = Agwu,Enugu State
| death_place =
| genre = {{flat list|
| occupation = Rapper, singer
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = Penthauze Music
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Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner (born 20 March 1990) professional known by his stage name Zoro or Zoro Swagbag, is a Nigerian rapper and singer who raps in Igbo language.{{Cite web|last=Kolesnik|first=Kay|date=21 September 2018|title=Interesting facts you need to know about Nigerian musician Zoro|url=https://www.legit.ng/1193651-zoros-biography-net-worth.html|access-date=21 July 2021|website=Legit.ng}} Zoro was born and raised in Onitsha,Anambra State but is a native of Agwu,Enugu State.
Early life and music career
A native of Agwu, Enugu State, Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner was born and raised in Onitsha, in a family of six children (five boys and a girl. He grew up in a humble one-room apartment in a bustling ghetto. His early life was shaped by the struggles and resilience of his family. His mother, a hardworking entrepreneur, ran a small restaurant, while his father was a skilled butcher.
As a young boy, his aspirations were far removed from the world of music. Instead, he dreamed of getting a quality education, securing a stable job, and raising his family's living standards. His ultimate goal was to move his parents from the cramped apartment to a comfortable flat, freeing them from the hardships of their current reality.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=33H181WErXo |title=Zoro talks about his childhood, his career and music, past relationship and more E6{{!}}#whosinmyhouse |date=2023-02-08 |last=HAWA MAGAJI |access-date=2024-10-14 |via=YouTube}}
He attended St. Mary's Primary School, Onitsha, and topped his class in the Common Entrance Examination. He then proceeded to College Of Immaculate Conception(CIC)Enugu, for his secondary education. Following his secondary education, he pursued higher learning at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, where he earned an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Public Administration.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=33H181WErXo |title=Zoro talks about his childhood, his career and music, past relationship and more E6{{!}}#whosinmyhouse |date=2023-02-08 |last=HAWA MAGAJI |access-date=2024-10-14 |via=YouTube}} He subsequently gained admission to Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) to further his studies. However, his just begun music career intervened, and he relocated to Lagos in 2014.
His music career took off in 2016 with his hit single "Ogene".
Discography
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| Song Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Otu (Onitsha State of Mind) | 2014 |
| Coal City Chic (feat. Latino) | 2015 |
| Nekede | 2015 |
| Akpobi | 2015 |
| Ogene (feat. Flavour) | 2016 |
| Ogene Remix | 2016 |
| Achikolo | 2016 |
| Inna Di Ghetto | 2017 |
| Bianca (Ojukwu) | 2017 |
| Landlady | 2017 |
| Echolac (Bag of Blessings) | 2017 |
| Christmas Freestyle | 2017 |
| Oyoko | 2018 |
| Mbada | 2018 |
| Stainless | 2018 |
| One on One | 2018 |
| Upandan | 2018 |
| Halleluyah | 2018 |
| Iheanacho | 2019 |
| Nwunyem | 2019 |
| Zoro to Hero | 2019 |
| Giddem | 2019 |
| Kulture | 2020 |
| Prick Power | 2020 |
| Two | 2020 |
| Church | 2020 |
| Ayo'm | 2020 |
| African Girl Bad | 2021 |
| DTTM (Oneme) | 2021 |
| Waka Waka | 2021 |
| New Video | 2022 |
| Winner | 2022 |
| Naira to Pounds | 2022 |
| Show More Love | 2023 |
| Gangan | 2024 |
| EGOWO | 2024 |
| Storm | 2024 |
| Diamond (feat. Peruzzi) | 2024 |
| Double Tap | 2024 |
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|+ Albums | |
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Sound Check | 2023 |
Awards and nominations
References
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Category:Musicians from Lagos State
Category:Nigerian male musicians
Category:Nigerian male rappers
Category:21st-century Nigerian musicians