MARY OTUMAHANA

About Me

Mary, also known as WondRWomN, is an independent rap artist from North London and the founder of The RecordShop, a multi-purpose music space providing free access to music and creative opportunities for young people. Over the past ten years, Mary has led the organisation as an award-winning social entrepreneur, combining her deep experience in music with a passion for community development, youth engagement, and cultural inclusion. Her extensive network of partnerships with renowned brands—Virgin Media O2, Samsung, Dr Martens, TFL, Sofar Sounds, FREENOW, Nike, MVT, Tesco, Tottenham Hotspurs, BrewDog, and RedBull—has allowed her to produce dynamic campaigns that resonate with young audiences, bridging the gap between corporate and grassroots communities.

Founded in 2015, The RecordShop offers free studio access, workshops, mentoring, and performance opportunities to young people, supporting over 1000 emerging artists to date. In 2020, Mary reimagined an everyday communal space—the Mall in Wood Green—into a vibrant creative hub, demonstrating her visionary approach and belief in accessibility and inclusion. Through initiatives such as The RecFest, Wood Green’s first-ever music festival celebrating cultural diversity, Mary has created a platform that nurtures creativity, champions grassroots talent, and transforms lives.

Mary’s work has earned national and local recognition, including Culture & Creative Hero of the Year (Haringey Council, 2025), Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year, and People Powered Culture awards. She continues to inspire young people, particularly from marginalised backgrounds, proving that music is not just a creative outlet but a tool for self-expression, empowerment, and community building.