Oghenemairo Okechukwu Ese popularly known as Mairo Ese (born 27 May 1982) is a Nigerian songwriter and gospel singer.[1][2] He is well known for the hit singles “Nani Gi” and “You Are The Reason”. [3] He released his first album “Worship of Yahweh” in 2015.[4]
Mairo Ese | |
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Birth name | Oghenemairo Okechukwu Ese |
Born | Lagos State | May 27, 1982
Origin | Delta State, Nigeria |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2005–present |
Spouse(s) | Ayo Mairo-Ese |
Biography
editMairo Ese was born on 27 May 1982 to Mr and Mrs Ese in Lagos State, Nigeria. He hails from Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State.[5][6]
Career
editMairo Ese's musical journey dates back to 1998 when he joined the choir for the first time. He served as a worship leader and music director in Redeemed Christian Church of God and House on The Rock, Jos.[7]
His music career officially started in 2005 with the release of his first single "We Praise You".[8] In 2014, he released another single "You Are The Reason" [9]
In September 2015, he debuted his first album "Worship of Yahweh" which comprised 10 tracks including "Ole Hallelujah" featuring Nathaniel Bassey , "Nani Gi" and "Come boldly".[10] His sophomore album “Spirit and Life” was released in September 2020 and comprised 12 tracks.[11][12]
In June 2022, he started a music project "The Equipping (Tongues and Chants)" which was a live recording to help people pray and chant in tongues for an hour. He has collaborated with several gospel artists like Nathaniel Bassey, Nosa, TY Bello among others.[13][14][15]
Discography
editAlbums
editYear | Title | Details | Ref |
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2015 | Worship of Yahweh |
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2020 | Spirit and Life |
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[17][18] |
Singles
editPersonal life
editMairo Ese got engaged to Nigerian media personality Ayo Thompson in May 2017.[25] They had their wedding ceremony in November, that same year. [26][27]
Awards and recognition
edit- "Nani Gi" won The Beatz Awards 2016 (Best Afro Gospel Producer by Rotimi Keys)[28]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mairo Ese elevates soul with Spirit & Life". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "I Encourage People to See the Greatness of God with Music - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Telegraph, New (2021-10-16). "Davido, Tim Godfrey, Waje, Nosa, Eben, Mario Ese, Laolu Gbenjo among others headlines celebrating The Life of Captain Hosa". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Nigeria: Mairo Ese Launches 'Worship of Yahweh' Album". All Africa.
- ^ "Biography of Mairo Ese: Everything You Should Know". www.afrobios.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Man, The New (2023-04-20). "Biography of Minister Mairo Ese". The New Man. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "About Mairo Ese (Biography) - realgeeks.com.ng". 2017-10-10. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "We Praise You by Mairo Ese". TIDAL.
- ^ "Charts: You Are the Reason by Mairo Ese". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "The Worship of Yahweh - Top Charts". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Ige, Tofarati (2020-10-25). "Mairo Ese answers questions in Spirit and Life". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Mairo Ese Features Nathaniel Bassey, Ese Chekwa In New Album, 'Spirit & Life'". Top Celebrities Magazine. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Simwa, Adrianna (2019-10-01). "Nosa - Na Your Way: Why the catchy tune is trending today". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Video: Nosa serves Na Your Way featuring Mairo Ese - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Samson, Henry (2019-11-04). "Music: TY Bello – In Your Overflow ft Mairo Ese". Unik Empire. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "The Worship of Yahweh : Mairo Ese: Digital Music". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2020-10-07). "Mairo Ese elevates soul with Spirit & Life". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Spirit & Life Album Release includes Collaborations with Nathaniel". 2020-10-02. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "You Are the Reason by Mairo Ese". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Everlasting by Mairo Ese". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Mairo Ese ft Nathaniel Bassey – Ole Halleluyah". Believers Companion. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Mairo ft. Nathaniel Bassey - Ole Halleluyah". NotjustOk. 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ The Only God (2017) | Mairo Ese | 7digital United States, 2017-12-18, retrieved 2023-06-28
- ^ Admin (2020-04-20). "Mairo Ese - Manifest". WorshippersGh. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "The Church Blog: That's how Mairo Ese and Ayo Thompson got engaged » YNaija". YNaija. 2017-05-13. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "OAP & gospel artiste are engaged!". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-05-13. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Tobiloba (2017-11-11). "#SliceOfHeaven17: First Look at Ayo Thompson & Mairo Ese's Wedding | 36NG". Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "The Beatz Awards 2016", Wikipedia, 2023-06-29, retrieved 2023-06-29