Idd Mohamed Ngomba, known professionally as Mocco Genius, is a prominent Tanzanian music figure recognized for his skills as both a producer and a solo artist. He has built a reputation for blending genres such as Bongo Flava, Afro-Pop, Kompa, and Asian influences, earning significant streaming success and acclaim across East Africa.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Idd Mohamed Ngomba |
| Date of birth | 6 Jun 1993 (alternative sources: 4 Oct 1993) |
| Place of birth | Kilwa, Lindi Region, Tanzania |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Partner | Single |
| Children | None publicly known |
| Occupations | Record producer, singer, songwriter, studio owner |
| Labels | Imagination Sound (founder); Ziiki Media (distribution) |
| Estimated net worth | Approximately $100,000–$200,000 |
Early Life and Education
Born as the fourth of ten children in Kilwa, Lindi Region, Tanzania, Ngomba grew up in a modest family that later moved to Bagamoyo.
He completed his primary and secondary education there but was unable to attend university due to financial constraints. Instead, he gained informal training in music production through apprenticeships in Dar es Salaam studios, which laid the foundation for his later career.
Career
Starting in 2012, Mocco Genius worked on demo sessions in Dar es Salaam. In 2017, he founded his production company, Imagination Sound, and produced regional hits such as Chege’s “Wafoo.”
Over the following years, he worked with prominent artists including Diamond Platnumz, Zuchu, Mbosso, and Harmonize, becoming known for his intricate guitar layers and rhythmic percussion.
Mocco Genius launched his solo singing career in 2022 with the single Napendwa, mixing Swahili R&B and Kompa influences. Since then, he released successful tracks including Yamenishika, Nikilala, Single, Mar Gaya (which incorporates Hindi scales), and Mchuchu featuring Alikiba.
In 2025, his collaboration with Marioo on Fitingi was a major hit, alongside romantic singles Je T’aime and Ntadedi.
Personal Life
Mocco Genius is known to keep his personal matters private. He is publicly single and has no acknowledged children. He focuses on his music career and mentors upcoming producers at Imagination Sound, crediting inspiration from producers like S2Kizzy. Football and family obligations also feature in his personal interests.
Mocco Genius Net Worth
Estimated digital revenue and production fees place Mocco Genius’s net worth in the range of $100,000 to $200,000. His earnings primarily come from streaming, sponsorships, production work, and the studio rental business through Imagination Sound.
Discography (Selected songs)
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | “Fitingi” ft. Marioo | Afro-Kompa crossover hit |
| 2025 | “Je T’aime” | French-Swahili love song |
| 2025 | “Ntadedi” | Mid-tempo Afro-Pop |
| 2024 | “Mar Gaya” | Hindi fusion single |
| 2024 | “Mchuchu” ft. Alikiba | Kompa groove |
| 2024 | “Hello” | Dance-hall flavored |
| 2023 | “Mi Nawe” + remix ft. Marioo | Breakout vocal track |
| 2023 | “Yamenishika” | Up-tempo Bongo Flava |
| 2023 | “Nikilala” | Acoustic ballad |
| 2023 | “Single” | Afro-Soul lament |
| 2022 | “Napendwa” | Vocal debut |
Awards and Nominations
Mocco Genius has earned nominations including:
- Tanzania Music Awards (2024) — Best Afro-Fusion Song for “Mi Nawe”
- East Africa Entertainment Awards (2024) — Breakthrough Artist
- Tanzania Music Awards (2023) — Best Newcomer (Chipukizi category)
