Zoro

Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner (born 20 March 1990), known professionally as Zoro or Zoro Swagbag, is a Nigerian rapper and singer.

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.

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. 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

+ Singles 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

+ Albums Title Year Sound Check 2023

Awards and nominations Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref 2016 Nigeria Music Video Awards Best indigenous concept in a visual 2017 City People Entertainment Awards Revelation of the Year 2017 All Africa Music Awards Group in African Traditional 2018 All Africa Music Awards Best Rap Act 2018 The Headies Next Rated