Description: (Singer)
Fati Mariko is a celebrated Nigerien singer who began her music career after receiving education in Niamey and Bougouni. She gained prominence with the hit song "Djana-Djana" in 1986, produced in collaboration with the group Marhaba. Throughout the past three decades, she has worked with male artists and hip-hop groups, demonstrating her versatile talent. Mariko's music is influenced by Zarma-Songhay ritual and folk music, and she sings in French as well as various native languages of Niger. Some of her notable albums include Issa Haro and Inch Allah.