Fati Mariko
Fatimata Gandigui Mariko, better known as Fati Mariko, 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 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. She sings in French and in various native languages of Niger, including Hausa, Djerma, and Fula. Her albums include Issa Haro and Inch Allah.
