Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner aka Zoro Swagbag
Zoro swagbag
Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner, professionally known as Zoro (also called Zoro Swagbag), is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and performer born on March 20, 1990, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is best known for his energetic rap delivery and consistent use of the Igbo language, making him a leading voice in indigenous Nigerian hip-hop.
Zoro gained national attention in 2016 with the breakout single Ogene, a culturally rooted track that blended traditional Igbo instrumentation with modern hip-hop. The song earned massive airplay and positioned him as a cultural ambassador for Eastern Nigerian rap.
He followed up his success with hit songs such as Achikolo, Landlady, Wetin We Gain, My Love, and Church, collaborating with notable artists including Flavour, Phyno, Falz, Ycee, Mayorkun, and Tekno. His music often explores themes of hustle, social issues, street realities, and cultural pride.
Zoro released his debut studio album Sound Check in 2018, followed by Maximum in 2021. Both projects were praised for lyrical strength, cultural authenticity, and versatility across hip-hop and Afropop sounds.
Beyond music, Zoro is respected for promoting indigenous expression in mainstream Nigerian music. His confident embrace of Igbo identity and tradition has inspired a new wave of regional rappers across the country.
He remains one of the most prominent indigenous hip-hop artists in Nigeria, known for blending culture, confidence, and conscious storytelling.
