Maro Uganda
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| Born | Ronald Magada May 7, 1987 |
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| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Labels | Vocal Police Entertainment |
Ronald Magada famously known as Maro[1][2], is a Ugandan musician, songwriter, music producer, and a member of Vocal Police Entertainment music label[3]. Known for his songs Sulabulungi, Biweewo, Musaayi, Kyokoba, Genda Ewammwe among others.[4],[5][6]
Music career
In 2007, Maro launched his solo musical career coming up with his first song Toneeraga[7][8]. His first collaboration song was with Blu3s in 2011[9].Genda Ewaamwe was Maro`s breakthrough song in 2013[10]. Maro had his first concert at Freedom City in August 2013.[11][12]
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| 98 Good Decision[13] |
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| Slave to The Soul[14] |
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Early Life & Education Background
Maro was born in Jinja to Mr. James Magada and Jane Babuleka (deceased)[15][16]. His father serves in the Uganda Police Force. His the second born in a family of 11 children. Maro is in a relationship with Iris Dill.[17] Maro attended to Nsambya Barracks School, St. Peter Nsambya, Bupadengo Primary School in Kamuli District, Light College Mukono[18], Buloba High School where he sat for his UACE[19], In 2015 Maro graduated from Makerere University with a Bachelor`s Degree in Development Studies[20].
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Uganda Music Awards | Best AfroPop Song | Nzirango | Nominated | [21] |
| 2015 | Uganda Music Awards | Best Regional Artiste | Central | Won | [22] |
| 2016 | HiPipo Awards | Best Hiphop Song | Eh Mama | Won | [23] |
| 2016 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best R&B Song | Addicted | Won | [24] |
| 2016 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Afrobeat Song | Kamboyine | Nominated | [25][26] |
| 2019 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best RnB Song | Nsiima ft. Remah | Nominated | [27] |
| 2020 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best RnB Song | Anjagala | Nominated | [28] |
References
- ^ https://chimplyf.com/rnb-singer-maro-gears-up-to-mark-his-10-years-of-music/
- ^ https://www.sofarsounds.com/artists/maro
- ^ https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1515089/salvador-traitor-stole-idea-maro
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/maro
- ^ https://www.sqoop.co.ug/201308/features/maro-has-arrived.html
- ^ https://eagle.co.ug/2017/06/29/singer-maro-flies-uganda-flag-high-germany.html
- ^ https://www.independent.co.ug/maro-proud-rags-rnb-tale/
- ^ https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202001/four-one-one/maro-to-release-documentary.html
- ^ https://chimpreports.com/rnb-singer-maro-gears-up-to-mark-his-10-years-of-music/
- ^ http://chano8.com/maro-marks-10-years-in-music-as-he-serenades-fans-on-valentines-day/
- ^ https://www.pmldaily.com/features/entertainment/2020/01/maro-to-celebrate-decade-in-music-industry-on-valentines-day.html
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/ugandas-maro-goes-another-humanitarian-drive
- ^ http://chano8.com/photos-when-maro-released-the-98-good-decisions-album/
- ^ https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1515089/salvador-traitor-stole-idea-maro
- ^ https://mbu.ug/2018/07/09/musician-maro-partners-with-sole-hope-to-kick-out-jiggers-in-busoga/
- ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/201509301554.html
- ^ https://news24.co.ug/rema-maro-concert-dates-crush/
- ^ https://bigeye.ug/ten-things-you-did-not-know-about-maro/
- ^ http://www.sunrise.ug/gossip/202001/maro-celebrates-a-decade-in-the-music-industry.html
- ^ http://xclusive.co.ug/2015/01/21/singer-maro-graduates-muk/
- ^ https://www.ugandanbuzz.com/music/bobi-wine-maro-nominated-in-oscar-awards-2017.html
- ^ http://www.thelead.ug/news/winners-at-hipipo-music-awards-2015
- ^ https://www.hipipo.com/home/2015/02/12/hipipo-music-awards-2016-full-list-of-nominees/
- ^ https://www.hipipo.com/home/2015/02/12/hipipo-music-awards-2016-full-list-of-nominees/
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/uganda%E2%80%99s-hipipo-awards-unveil-nominees-2016-edition
- ^ https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1415974/hipipo-awards-david-lutalo-named-artist
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/2019-hipipo-music-awards-uganda-all-winners
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/hipipo-music-awards-2020-all-winners