Born Marvin Ukanigbe Oseremen in Ekpoma, Edo State, the 21-year-old sensation, Mavo stands out because of a new street lingua franca he’s incorporated into Afrobeats; a sound he calls “Bur Bur Music,” where street slang & rap swagger meet at the confluence point of melodic bounce.
His debut EP Ukanigbe (2023) introduced his sermon, followed by SANKO and SANKO II, projects that sharpened his identity in the noise of new voices. The game changed for him when Escaladizzy (feat. WAVE$TAR) went viral, & Escaladizzy II came stacked with Ayra Starr, Zlatan & Shallipopi to confirm he’s not just rising but taking over.
What’s especially special about him is the way he crafts a vibe; slang becomes chorus, street stories become anthem. Every move is a testament to the fact that Mavo isn’t waiting for a moment, he’s building his own.
Wanna get acquainted? Start with tracks like Escaladizzy, Tumo Weto & his latest hit with Ckay, Body.