Fati Mariko

Fatimata Gandigui Mariko, better known as Fati Mariko (born 1964), is a Nigerien singer.

Mariko received her education in Niamey and Bougouni and developed her typing skills before becoming a musician. Her hit song "Djana-Djana", produced with the group Marhaba and released in 1986, brought her first fame. Mariko has sustained her career as a hit singer for over three decades, sometimes partnering with male stars and hip-hop groups in her productions. Her music is mainly derived from Zarma-Songhay ritual and folk music.[1] She sings in French and in various native languages of Niger, including Hausa, Djerma, and Fula.[2] Her albums include Issa Haro and Inch Allah.[3]

  1. ^ Abdourahmane Idrissa; Samuel Decalo (1 June 2012). Historical Dictionary of Niger. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7090-1.
  2. ^ NStars. "Fati Mariko". Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Four Nigerien Women Musicians You Should Know". 11 December 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2017.