Big Fizzo Biography: Songs, Movies, Height, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Career, Natonality

Mugani Désiré, better known as Big Fizzo, stands as one of Burundi’s pioneering hip-hop and urban music artists, blending Afrobeat, rhumba, and rap with multilingual lyrics in Kirundi, Kiswahili, French, and English.

Rising from the streets of Bujumbura, he earned the title “King of Burundian Urban Music” through hits like “Urambabaza,” “Sugua,” and “Kokota,” while founding BantuBwoy Entertainment to nurture new talent.

Profile

• Full Name: Mugani Désiré
• Stage Name: Big Fizzo
• Born: 25, July 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Bwiza, Bujumbura, Burundi
• Nationality: Burundian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Entrepreneur, Actor
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Mugani , Mrs. Mugani
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Mugani Désiré was born on July 25, 1978, in the vibrant Bwiza neighborhood of Bujumbura, Burundi’s economic hub.

Raised in the capital amid a lively urban environment, he discovered early passions for drawing and football during his school years, but music soon overshadowed everything else.

Details on his siblings remain private, and formal education focused on basic schooling without notable higher degrees mentioned publicly.

Of Burundian heritage with deep roots in the region’s cultural mix, his religious beliefs stay undisclosed, though his work often reflects Christian-influenced themes of hope and reconciliation common in East African artistry.

Career

Mugani Désiré kicked off his career in the late 1990s as part of the group Nigga Sound (also called Nigga Soul), performing in a challenging Burundian scene lacking proper studios.

The group’s struggles led him to go solo, but a breakthrough came when fellow Burundian artist Kidum, based in Kenya, discovered his raw talent and sponsored early recordings.

Tracks like “Mbarira” and “Sitopenda Tena” featuring Kidum propelled him forward, earning quick recognition in local circles.

Big Fizzo released his debut album Jewe in 2008 with 17 tracks, collaborating with Burundian acts like Lolilo and Channy Queen. He expanded regionally with songs like “Baza” alongside Rwanda’s Tom Close in 2009, followed by the acclaimed Fizzology in 2017—a 23-track project that garnered a presidential honor from Pierre Nkurunziza for best worker of the year.

Founding BantuBwoy Entertainment marked a shift to production, signing artists and pushing cross-border collabs with names like Double Jay and Drama T.

Mugani Désiré dropped the ambitious double album Desideratus and Legendary in 2020 under his label, totaling 37 tracks with standouts like “Sugua” and “Kokota.”

He branched into acting with roles in films such as A Life to Regret (2022) alongside Awilo Longomba, while advocating for East African unity through interviews and peace-themed music.

Social Media

His influence shapes Burundi’s hip-hop landscape, mentoring emerging talents and keeping urban sounds alive on global platforms.

• Instagram Handle: @bigfizzo
• Facebook Handle: Big Fizzo
• YouTube: @bigfizzoofficial

Personal Life

Mugani Désiré keeps his family life remarkably private, with no public details on marriages, partners, or children emerging despite his long career.

He resides in Bujumbura, focusing on label operations and community initiatives through BantuBwoy. Known for a grounded lifestyle rooted in his Bwiza upbringing, he avoids scandals and channels energy into music production, occasional acting, and supporting Burundian youth in the arts.

Discography

• Jewe (2008)
• Fizzology (2017)
• Desideratus (2020)
• Legendary (2020)

Filmography

• A Life to Regret (2022)

Net Worth

Mugani Désiré boasts an estimated net worth of $2 million. His fortune stems mainly from album sales, streaming royalties on platforms like Boomplay and YouTube, live performances across East Africa, and earnings as founder of BantuBwoy Entertainment.