Marvin Ukanigbe Oseremen (born November 1, 2003) is a fast-rising Nigerian artist who has garnered widespread acclaim for his hit song Escaladizzy, which reached number 17 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart in 2025.
He has gained widespread recognition for his relatable lyrics and has also built a substantial following across all his social media platforms. He is currently signed to Inner Circle Records, where he has released most of his trending songs.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Marvin Ukanigbe Oseremen
- Stage Name: Mavo
- Born: 1 November 2003
- Age: 22 years old
- Birthplace: Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
- State of Origin: Edo State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
- Height: 1.6m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ukanigbe
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: Not married
- Children: N/A
- Relationship: N/A
- Net Worth: $30,000 – $60,000 (USD)
Early Life
Mavo was born and raised in Ekpoma, Edo State, where he spent his formative years in a Christian home under the guidance of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oseremen. He has, however, kept his family details out of the spotlight, including his parents’ occupations and siblings.
He completed his basic education in Edo State and is currently enrolled at Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), where he studies medicine. He began his music career at a young age while in secondary school, where he would use his leisure time to sing and write songs with friends.
Career
Mavo began his career at a young age and became famous during his university days, when he shared his early tracks on SoundCloud and quickly gained a following. He released his debut ep in 2023, titled Ukanigbe. Although he was just an emerging artist, he came into the spotlight with an entirely different genre, which he called Burbur music.
His consistency eventually paid off in 2025, when he released his second EP, Kilometer. Although His Breakthrough track came out the same year as Escaladizzy, featuring WAVE$TAR. The song quickly garnered widespread acclaim and caught the attention of Nigerian popular artists like Shallipopi, Ayra Star, and Zlatan.
Mavo has also gained massive prominence for his musical style and has worked with some of Nigeria’s top and legendary Afrobeat artists, including Wizkid and Davido. He has also worked with several other Nigerian upcoming artists.
Discography
- Ukanigbe (2023) EP
- SANKO (2024) EP
- Kilometer (2024) EP
- MONEY CONSTANT (DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tunez, Wizkid, Mavo)
- BODY (danz) x CKay
- Galorizzy ft. Davido, Ecool
- Escaladizzy II FT. Shallipopi, Zlatan, Ayra Starr
- Shakabulizzy
Personal Life
Mavo is a young, up-and-coming Nigerian celebrity who has chosen to keep his personal information out of the media spotlight. He is currently believed to be single and not in any romantic relationship.
He is currently blending his musical career with his education.
Social Media
- Instagram: Oseremen Marvin (@Mavoswago)
- Tiktok: Kilolo (@Mavoswago)
- Twitter: Kilolo (@Mavoswago) /X
Net Worth
Mavo’s net worth is estimated to be around ₦50 million to ₦80 million (roughly $30,000 to $60,000 USD at current exchange rates), according to the industry analysis, with his successful song Escalladizzy topping a few charts and boosting his streaming royalties, performance fees, and brand endorsements.