Our focus shifts to the Nigerian indigenous Igbo rapper Zoro. Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner, popularly known by his stage name Zoro, is a prolific rapper, singer, songwriter and performer in Nigeria.
The artist Zoro is known to perform in multiple genres including Igbo rap, hip hop and Afro pop. Zoro first became known to the Nigerian music industry when he came up with his hit singles, such as ‘Achikolo’, ‘Ogene’ or ‘Otu’, which featured the legends of Nigerian music scene Flavour and Phyno.
The success of these songs led him to become a force to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry. He has also gone on to earn himself several nominations,including best indigenous rapper and best new act to watch at the Nigeria entertainment awards, best rap act at the AFRIMMA, and next rated artist at the Headies Awards.
Over the years Zoro has shown us that he is capable of dropping hit songs from single releases to collaborations, we can well say he is one of the best indigenous rappers in the game. Here are the best songs by Zoro.
1. OGHENE
This hit track by Zoro features the king of highlife Flavour N’abania also known as Ijele. The song which had some cultural feel to it has over its time of release become an all time street and club favorite.
The song over its time of release has gotten massive airplay on TV and Radio stations in the Country, while also featuring on major charts in Nigeria.
This song was produced by kezyklef & Major Bangz, mixed and mastered by extraordinaire. The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Clarence Peters. Nice song here. Check it out.
2.MABUZA MABUZA
This song by Zoro is a thanksgiving song. Mabuza Mabuza which also translates to thanksgiving, saw the artiste count his blessings and reminiscence on his success.
The lyrical hit was produced by S.Kelly. This song shows Zoro in a versatile role as he simultaneously sings and raps to the rhythm of the song with back-up vocals supported by a Fiokee laced guitar strings.
The song has over the time of its release gotten massive airplay on Radio and TV stations in the Country. The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Mex films. Lovely song here. Check it out.
3.STAINLESS
This song by Zoro saw him feature powerful vocals from Nigerian singer Simi. The song is produced by Skelly and mixed and mastered by Mix Monster.
This song which is a banging club hit has over its time of release garnered a lot of airplay on TV and Radio station. While also featuring on major charts in the Country.
The beautiful visuals to the song was shot and directed by Clarence Peters. Nice song here. Check it out.
4. IHEANACHO
The song by Zoro is a love song dedicated to beautiful ladies. This song served as his first single in 2019 and is produced by Skelly.
This song with Fiokee did justice to this jam with the strings and been Mixed and Mastered by Mix Monster, has become an all time fan favorite.
With features on major musical chart and massive airplay on the media the song is one hit one is sure not to forget soon. The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Kunai Lester. Nice song here. Check it out.
5.NWUNYEM
This song is a love song by Zoro. This song saw him serenade his wife with lovely lyrics that is sure to make ones love interest fall over and over again “Nwuyem” Which also translates to “My wife” is an all time favorite.
This song has over its time of release received massive airplay on Radio and TV stations, also ranked high on major musical charts in the country.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Sam Kirk . Nice song here. Check it out.
6.ACHIKOLO
This song by Zoro is definitely a step ahead of the tide, with production credits to kezyklef, live local instrumentation/vocals by Pammy udu bonch and some touches from ace producer selebobo and finally been mixed by George Nathaniel is one of the best indigenous rap song ever to grace the Nigerian music industry. Lovely song here. Check it out.
7. ONE BY ONE
This song by Zoro has an impressive story-line to it. The song over its time of release has become an all time fan favorite.
The song is produced Camo with an impressive lyrics and flow on the tune. The song haven garnered massive airplay on TV and radio station in the Country has become an all time club hit.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Mr. Moe Musa. Nice song here. Check it out.
8.OYOKO
This song by Zoro is a love song which saw him feature powerful vocals from Miss Kedike Chidinma. “OYOKO” which also translates to Beautiful homely girl has become an all time lovers favorite.
This song saw the duo celebrate the beauty of an African homely girl serenading it with a well crafted lyrics. The song is Produced by Kezyklef and Mixed and Mastered by Mix Monster.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Unlimited LA. Lovely tune here. Check it out.
9. MBADA (Remix)
This song by Zoro is an upgrade to an earlier released song which also has the same title. The song saw him team up with Parogon, Mecorn, Zez and Lio.The song is Produced by Skelly.
The song over its time of release has garnered massive airplay on TV and Radio stations in the Country.
The visuals to the song was shot and directed by SOS. Nice song here. Check it out.
10. OTU
This song by Zoro is a ballad about his place of birth called Otu. This song saw him narrate the daily hustle and tussle that goes on in these regions which play a vital part in making him the person that he is today.
The song was produced by Jay Stuntz. The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Mex films. Lovely song here. Check it out.
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