Oklou Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Music Videos, Height, Parents, EPs, Singles, Albums, Awards

 Oklou, whose full name is  Marylou Vanina Mayniel, is a French singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ whose dreamy, genre-blending music fuses alt-pop, electronic, and R&B.

Hailing from Poitiers, she grew up in the French countryside, trained in classical piano and cello, and later moved to Paris and London to craft her distinctive sound.

Her 2020 mixtape Galore and 2025 debut album Choke Enough have earned critical acclaim for their introspective and atmospheric qualities.

Profile

• Full Name: Marylou Vanina Mayniel
• Stage Name: Oklou
• Born: April 23, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Poitiers, Vienne, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, DJ
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Mayniel
• Siblings: One older brother
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million

Early Life and Education

Marylou Vanina Mayniel was born on April 23, 1993, in Poitiers, France, and grew up in the countryside of western France. Her ethnicity is French, and her religion is not disclosed. Raised by her parents, she was exposed to music early through her older brother, who brought home CDs from artists like Dälek, while her parents enjoyed folk music, bagpipes, and accordion.

Marylou pursued formal education, though specific details about her schooling are limited. She moved to Paris in 2015 to further her career, suggesting she completed secondary education in Poitiers. Her training in music production came later through self-taught skills using software, honed during her time in Paris and London.

Career

Oklou’s career began in 2014 under the alias Loumar, when she self-released her debut EP, Avril, on Bandcamp, which was later uploaded to YouTube. In 2015, she released her first EP as Oklou, First Tape, with a limited run of cassettes, marking her shift to the Oklou moniker.

That year, she co-founded the female DJ collective TGAF (These Girls Are on Fiyah) with DJ Ouai, Miley Serious, and Carin Kelly in Paris. In 2017, she appeared in the short film After School Knife Fight by Caroline Poggi and collaborated with Casey MQ on the EP For the Beasts.

Her 2018 EP The Rite of May, released on NUXXE, gained attention for its hazy R&B sound. In 2019, she signed with True Panther and Because Music, releasing singles like “Forever,” “SGSY,” “Toyota” (with Flavien Berger), and “entertainment” (with Mura Masa).

Her 2020 mixtape Galore, featuring A.G. Cook and Casey MQ, was a critical success, blending soul-searching lyrics with atmospheric synths and visuals like Kevin Elamrani-Lince’s “unearth me” video. She performed intimate shows in New York’s Chinatown in 2024 and opened for Caroline Polachek’s U.S. tour.

Her debut album, Choke Enough (2025), featured artists like Bladee and underscores, cementing her experimental pop style. She has also hosted radio shows in Paris and performed at events like the Kiko Kostadinov show at Paris Fashion Week.

Awards & Nominations

• César Award for Best Short Film (2019) – Nominated for Waiting for Jupiter (as director)
• Grand Prix, Mecal (2018) – Won for Waiting for Jupiter (as director)
• Critics’ Prize, Namur International French-Language Film Festival (2024) – Won for Wild Diamond (as producer)
• François Chalais Coup de Cœur, Cannes Film Festival (2024) – Won for Wild Diamond (as producer)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @oklou_
• TikTok handle: @oklou__

Personal Life

Oklou, 32, is single and has no children. Her height is not publicly known. She divides her time between Paris and London, having relocated to London to further her music career. Fluent in French and English, she describes her music as a personal journey of self-discovery, reflecting on emotions such as loneliness and hope.

A vegetarian, she enjoys the creative energy of Paris Fashion Week and maintains close friendships with collaborators like Casey MQ. Her love for traditional folk music from her childhood and experimental artists like Sophie informs her work. She keeps her personal life private, using social media to share music, performances, and artistic visuals, such as her Chinatown shows bathed in pink and purple light.

Net Worth

Oklou’s estimated net worth is between $500,000 and $1 million, derived from her music releases (Galore, Choke Enough), live performances, DJ gigs, and collaborations with brands and artists like Mura Masa. Her work on short films and festival appearances also contributes.

Discography

• Avril (2014, EP, as Loumar)
• First Tape (2015, EP)