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Zoro | |
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| Birth name | Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner |
| Also known as | Zoro Swagbag |
| Born | 20 March 1990 Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Agwu,Enugu State |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Penthauze Music |
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. [1] Zoro was born and raised in Onitsha,Anambra State but is a native of Agwu,Enugu State.
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. [2]
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. [3] 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".
| 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 |
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Sound Check | 2023 |
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nigeria Music Video Awards | Best indigenous concept in a visual | Won | [4] |
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Revelation of the Year | Nominated | [5] |
| 2017 | All Africa Music Awards | Group in African Traditional | Nominated | [6] |
| 2018 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Rap Act | Nominated | [7] |
| 2018 | The Headies | Next Rated | Nominated | [8] |
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