Mavo (musician)

Mavo
Also known as
  • Kilo
  • Mavo Swago
Born
Oseremen Marvin Ukanigbe

(2003-11-01) 1 November 2003
Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2023–present
Labels
  • Kilogbede Records
  • Inner Circle Records

Oseremen Marvin Ukanigbe (born 1 November 2003), better known as Mavo, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. He rose to popularity in 2025 with the release of the single "Escaladizzy", followed by "Shakabulizzy", "Money Constant" with fellow singer Wizkid, and "Body (Danz)" with CKay, the latter of which became his first number-one song in Nigeria.[1][2]

Mavo's debut mixtape Ukanigbe (2023) peaked at number eight on the TurnTable Top 100 Albums following his rise to popularity and his fourth mixtape Kilometer II peaked at number four. He is known for his unique use of slang in his music.[3]

Early life and career

Oseremen Marvin Ukanigbe was born on 1 November 2003 in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. He began recording music for fun in secondary school after joining a music club.[4]

Mavo began pursuing a music career in 2023, releasing his first track, "Ukanigbe", on his twentieth birthday.[5] On 1 December 2023, his debut mixtape of the same name, Ukanigbe was released. This featured the sleeper hit "Tumo Weto", which reached number one on Apple Music Nigeria in January 2026, and peaked at number thirteen on the TurnTable Top 100 Songs.[6]

On 1 April 2024, Mavo released the mixtape Sanko (She Always Needs Kilogbede One). On 1 July the deluxe edition released.[7] On 9 August he released the joint EP Kobilou Kilobizzy alongside singer Kobilou, whom he met at university. On 1 April 2025 Mavo released his third solo mixtape Kilometer.

On 6 June 2025, Mavo released the track "Escaladizzy" with Wave$tar. The song began gaining traction on social media platforms, and received a remix on 22 July with Zlatan, Shallipoppi, and Ayra Starr.[8] On 5 September 2025 the single "Shakabulizzy" was released, which received a remix with Davido the next month.[9][10]

Mavo's fourth mixtape Kilometer II was released on 26 September 2025, peaking at number four on the TurnTable Top 100.[11] On 23 October the single "Body (Danz)" with CKay released, and reached number-one on the TurnTable Top 100, becoming Mavo's first chart-topper.[12]

Mavo began 2026 with a continued release of singles such as "Use Me" on Valentine's Day, "Aura Salad" on 20 February, and "Mofe" on 6 March.[13]

As of 2026, Mavo is in his final year of university, studying optometry at Afe Babalola University.[14]

Discography

Mixtapes

  • Ukanigbe (2023)
  • Sanko (She Always Needs Kilogbede One) (2024)
  • Kilometer (2025)
  • Kilometer II (2025)

Artistry

Mavo has listed Wande Coal and Duncan Mighty as musical influences.[15] He is noted for his unique slang, called "Bizzylingua". Mavo's music is described as a mix of Afrobeats and rap, which is referred to by Mavo as "Burbur", or "burti" music.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Mamo, Heran (25 November 2025). "From Meat Pies in the Club to 'Money Constant,' Billboard African Rookie of the Month Mavo Is Set on Becoming a 'Mainstream International Artist'". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "CKay & Mavo's "Body (danz)" Logs its Sixth Week at No. 1 on the Nigeria Top 100, Shoday & FOLA's "Paparazzi" Debuts at No. 3". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Oloworekende, Wale (24 October 2025). "NATIVE Exclusive: Mavo's Universe". The NATIVE. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "Mavo's Path Is Clear and Everyone Knows It". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  5. ↑ Emmanuel, Chibuzo (12 August 2025). "Is Mavo Poised For a Breakout Moment?". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  6. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (13 January 2026). "Mavo's 'Tumo Weto' climbs to number two on Apple Music Nigeria". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  7. ↑ mildtyrant (8 April 2024). "MAVO Shares Electrifying New EP "SANKO (She Always Needs Kilogbede One)"". Album Talks. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Emmanuel, Chibuzo (12 August 2025). "Is Mavo Poised For a Breakout Moment?". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  9. ↑ Adeyemi, Boluwatife (6 September 2025). "Mavo Ups The Ante With "Shakabulizzy"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Mavo Releases "Shakabulizzy" Remix Video Featuring Davido - Nollywood Reporter". 5 December 2025. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  11. ↑ Emmanuel, Chibuzo (8 October 2025). "Mavo's "Kilometer II" is a Testament to His Ascendancy". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  12. ↑ "CKay & Mavo's "Body (danz)" Logs its Sixth Week at No. 1 on the Nigeria Top 100, Shoday & FOLA's "Paparazzi" Debuts at No. 3". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  13. ↑ Oloworekende, Wale (26 February 2026). "Best New Music: Mavo and SSSoundgawd's "Aura Salad" Is Peak Dancefloor Filler". The NATIVE. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  14. ↑ Mamo, Heran (25 November 2025). "From Meat Pies in the Club to 'Money Constant,' Billboard African Rookie of the Month Mavo Is Set on Becoming a 'Mainstream International Artist'". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Oloworekende, Wale (24 October 2025). "NATIVE Exclusive: Mavo's Universe". The NATIVE. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  16. ↑ YNaija (10 November 2025). "A Brief Introduction to Mavo, the Creator of "Escaladizzy" » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
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