Rich Mavoko

{{short description|Tanzanian singer songwriter (born 1990)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}} {{Notability|Music|date=January 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Nam risko | image = | image_size = | image_upright = | landscape =  | alt = | caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = Richard Martin Lusinga | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age |1990|10|26}} | birth_place = Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | origin = | death_date =  | death_place = | genre = Bongo Flava, Afropop, Afrobeat | occupation = Musician, singer, songwriter | instrument = Vocals | years_active = 2015–present | label = {{hlist|WCB Wasafi (former)|Billionea Kid (current) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/rich-mavoko-makes-comeback-after-missing-in-action-for-11-months/q12qxgl|title=Rich Mavoko makes comeback after missing in action for 11 months|date=4 August 2020}}</ref>}} | website =  | module = | module2 = | module3 = | associated_acts = Patoranking, Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Shetta, King Kaka, A.Y., Tudd Thomas, Mesen Selekta, Harmonize, Darassa, Lulu Diva, Fid Q }}

'''Richard Martin Lusinga''' (born 26 October 1990), known professionally as '''Rich Mavoko''', is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter. He was initially signed to 'King Kaka Records' in 2016, a record label founded by Kenyan rapper King Kaka, and later to WCB Wasafi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ghafla.com/ke/rich-mavoko-wins-big-against-diamonds-wasafi-record/|title=Rich Mavoko wins big against Diamond's Wasafi record|date=10 August 2018|access-date=10 January 2021|website=Ghafla.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/african-news/2000204361/tanzanian-star-rich-mavoko-leaves-kaka-empire-for-diamonds-label|title=Tanzanian star Rich Mavoko leaves Kaka Empire for Diamond's label|date=11 October 2017|access-date=10 January 2021|website=Standardmedia.co.ke|url-access=registration}}</ref> Some of his most widely known songs include '[https://yingamedia.com/song/rich-mavoko-ft-diamond-platnumz-kokoro/ Kokoro]' featuring Diamond Platnumz, 'Rudi' featuring Patoranking, 'Show Me' featuring Harmonize, and 'Bad Boy' featuring A.Y. In 2020 he released his first E.P, 'MiniTape' as an independent artist.

== Music career ==

Rich Mavoko's departure from WCB Wasafi was mired in controversy, with many speculating as to why he ultimately decided to leave the label. When questioned, Mavoko attributed his swift departure to an alleged top down pyramid structure at the label, with one artist receiving greater investment than others; he also mentioned unfair contractual terms as one of his reasons for seeking to terminate his contract with the label and for seeking legal redress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ghafla.com/ke/video-diamond-and-rich-mavoko-finally-meet-face-to-face-after-falling-out/|title=Diamond and Rich Mavoko finally meet face to face after falling out|date=24 August 2018|access-date=10 January 2021|website=Ghafla.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sasa/word-is/2020-06-15-rich-mavoko-did-not-pay-to-terminate-wasafis-contract/|title=Rich Mavoko did not pay to terminate Wasafi's contract|date=15 June 2020|access-date=10 January 2021|website=The-Star.co.ke}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/ilibidii-mamangu-awapigie-simu-rich-mavoko-reveals-why-he-ditched-wcb-wasafi/s5mf6w6|title=Rich Mavoko reveals main reason for WCB Exit|date=11 November 2019|access-date=10 January 2021|website=Pulselive.co.ke}}</ref> It was not an In 2019, former WCB label mate, Harmonize, also exited the label citing similar reasons. It has since been reported that the two may soon be label mates again, if Rich Mavoko accepts Harmonize's invitation to sign to his newly formed Konde Music Worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sasa/word-is/2020-05-14-harmonize-invites-mavoko-to-konde-gang/|title=Harmonize invites Mavoko to Konde Gang|date=14 May 2020|access-date=10 January 2021|website=The-star.co.ke}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/355799-harmonize-accuses-wasafi-exploiting-dumping-singer-rich-mavoko-mum-cursed-them.html|title=Wasafi messed up Rich Mavoko's shining music career, Harmonize shouts|date=7 May 2020|access-date=10 January 2021|website=Tuko.co.ke}}</ref>

== Personal life==

He is known for being extremely private regarding his private life. When it was reported that he was dating fellow Tanzanian artist Lulu Diva in 2020 he was quick dispelled these rumours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/showbiz/2001382734/i-am-not-in-a-relationship-with-lulu-diva-singer-rich-mavoko|title=I am not in a relationship with Lulu Diva|date=16 August 2020|access-date=10 January 2021|website=Standardmedia.co.ke|url-access=registration}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/lulu-diva-10-photos-of-rich-mavokos-hot-girlfriend-photos/1bwl1g7|title=Lulu Diva 10 photos of Rich Mavoko's hot girlfriend|date=3 April 2018|access-date=10 January 2021|website=Pulselive.co.ke|archive-date=28 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228210159/https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/lulu-diva-10-photos-of-rich-mavokos-hot-girlfriend-photos/1bwl1g7|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Discography ==

=== Singles ===

{| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Title |- | rowspan="1" |2014 |"Pacha wangu" |- |- | rowspan="1" |2015 |"Lini"- King Kaka (feat. Rich Mavoko) |- | rowspan="2" |2016 |"Ibaki Story" |- |"Kokoro" (feat. Diamond Platnumz) |- | rowspan="3" |2017 |"Mpe Habari" (feat. Stereo) |- |"Sheri" (feat. Fid Q) |- |"Rudi" (feat. Patoranking) |- | rowspan="3" |2018 |"Ndegele" |- |"Naogopa" |- |"Wezele" |- | rowspan="1" |2019 |"Babilon" |}

===EPs===

* ''MiniTape'' (2020) #Niwahi #Bad Boy (feat. A.Y.) #Lalama #Wa Moto #Baishoo #Silimisha #Kolo #Wamilele

==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Award ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Nominated work ! scope="col"| Result |- |rowspan="1"|2013 |rowspan="1"|Nzumari Award |Best artist Tanzania |Rich Mavoko |Nominated |- |rowspan="1"|2014 |rowspan="1"|Tanzania Music Awards |Song of the Year |Mtunzi bora wa mwaka |Nominated |}

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