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 Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) is a Tanzania-based record label founded by Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz. Artists WCB Wasafi has signed a number of artists from Tanzania who have had success across Africa. Including nominations for BET Awar ...

. Some of his most widely known songs include 'Kokoro' featuring

Diamond Platnumz Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi R ...

, 'Rudi' featuring

Patoranking Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May, 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Patoranking hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State. He starte ...

, 'Show Me' featuring

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, 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

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. 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.

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.

Discography

Singles

EPs

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

Awards and nominations

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mavoko, Rich 1990 births Living people 21st-century Tanzanian male singers People from Dar es Salaam Tanzanian Bongo Flava musicians Swahili-language singers