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Maro
Birth nameRonald Magada
Also known as
  • Maro
  • Ronald Magada
Born (1987-05-07) May 7, 1987 (age 37)
Buwolero, Jinja, Uganda.
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Music producer
  • Songwriter
Instruments
  • guitar
  • bass
  • piano
Years active2009 – present
LabelsHumble Management(2013-2015)

Ronald Magada famously known as Maro,[1][2] is a Ugandan musician, songwriter and music producer.[3] Known for his songs Mubbi Bubbi ft David Lutalo, Raising star, Kyokoba, Anjagala and international features like Chip in featuring Mark Forster, Imani by BSMG among others.[4][5][6]

Music career

In 2007, Maro launched his solo musical career coming up with his first song Toneeraga featuring Mikie Wine.[7][8] His first collaboration song was with Blu3s in 2012.[9] Genda Ewaamwe was Maro's breakthrough song in 2013.[10] Maro had his first concert at Freedom City in August 2013.[11][12][7]

Studio albums

List of Studio Albums with selected details
Title Details
Sula Bulungi[13]
Genda ewamwe [14]
Kyokoba[14]
Kamboyine[15]
Atwooki[14]
#89gooddecision[14]
Departuresl[16][17]


Early life and educational background

Maro was born in Buwolero village, Kagoma sub county in Jinja to Mr. James Magada and Janet Babuleka (deceased).[18][19] His father serves in the Uganda Police Force. His the 1st born in a family of 13 children. Maro attended to Nsambya Barracks School, St. Peter Nsambya, Bupadengo Primary School in Kamuli District, Light College Mukono,[20] Buloba High School where he sat for his UACE,[21] In 2015, Maro graduated from Makerere University with a bachelor's degree in Development Studies.[22][17]

Honors

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2015 Uganda Music Awards Best AfroPop Song Nzirango Nominated [23]
2015 Uganda Music Awards Best Regional Artiste Central Won [24]
2016 HiPipo Awards Best Hiphop Song Eh Mama Won [25]
2016 HiPipo Music Awards Best R&B Song Addicted Won [25]
2016 HiPipo Music Awards Best Afrobeat Song Kamboyine Nominated [26][27]
2019 HiPipo Music Awards Best RnB Song Nsiima ft. Remah Nominated [28]
2020 HiPipo Music Awards Best RnB Song Anjagala Nominated [29]

Community works

He is a member of Vivaconagua (an international NGO based in Germany) concerned with providing clean water, promoting sanitation and proper hygiene and he has worked with Uganda Hands For Hope Namuwongo, Uganda Women Cancer Support Organisation, Inter Aid on Refugees and PLAN International with emphasis on girl child.[7][16]

References

  1. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Be still and listen". Sofar Sounds.
  3. ^ [2] [dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Maro". Music In Africa. May 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac. "Maro has arrived – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos".
  6. ^ Kasadah, Badru (June 29, 2017). "Singer Maro flies Uganda flag high in Germany".
  7. ^ a b c [3] [dead link‍]
  8. ^ [4] [dead link‍]
  9. ^ "RnB Singer Maro Gears Up to Mark His 10 Years of Music". Chimpreports.com. January 7, 2020.
  10. ^ Muriisa, Habre. "Maro Mark's 10 Years In Music As He Serenades Fans On Valentine's Day". Chano8.com.
  11. ^ ABRAHAM MUTALYEBWA (January 7, 2020). "Maro to celebrate decade in music industry on Valentine's Day". Pmldaily.com.
  12. ^ "Uganda's Maro goes on another humanitarian drive". Music In Africa. July 12, 2018.
  13. ^ Ahumuza, Allan. "Photos: When Maro Released The '98 Good Decisions' Album". Chano8.com.
  14. ^ a b c d [5] [dead link‍]
  15. ^ "Maro Set to Release 16 Track Album this December". Chimpreports.com. December 3, 2020.
  16. ^ a b "Maro hits right note on 'Departures' album before trip to Germany". Daily Monitor.
  17. ^ a b GILBERT KAZIBWE (December 25, 2020). "Maro serenades fans as he scientifically releases 'Departures'album at his home". Pmldaily.com.
  18. ^ Jr, Zamboki Lincolin (July 9, 2018). "Musician Maro Partners With Sole Hope To Kick Out Jiggers In Busoga". Mbu.ug.
  19. ^ [6] [dead link‍]
  20. ^ "Ten Things You Did Not Know About Maro". September 12, 2013.
  21. ^ Kasibante, Fahad. "Maro celebrates a decade in the music industry – Sunrise". Sunrise.ug.
  22. ^ [7] [dead link‍]
  23. ^ Lawrence, Kalema (February 25, 2017). "Bobi Wine, Maro nominated in Oscar awards 2017". Ugandabuzz.com.
  24. ^ "Winners at HiPipo Music Awards 2015 | TheLead™". Thelead.ug.
  25. ^ a b [8] [dead link‍]
  26. ^ "Uganda's HiPipo Awards unveil nominees for 2016 edition". Music In Africa. December 7, 2015.
  27. ^ [9] [dead link‍]
  28. ^ "2019 HiPipo Music Awards Uganda: All the winners". Music In Africa. March 19, 2019.
  29. ^ "HiPipo Music Awards 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. June 1, 2020.
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