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Tabu ley: Zaire's Iconic Musician.
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Respect.Tabu Ley Rochereau (born 1940) is the leader of Orchestre Afrisa InternationalAfrica's most influential vocalists and prolific songwriters. Along with guitarist Dr Nico Kasanda, Tabu Ley pioneered soukous; he internationalised his music by fusing elements of Congolese folk music with Cuban, Caribbean, and Latin American rumba. and one of
Biography
Tabu Ley was born in Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as Pascal Tabu. In 1954, at the age of fourteen, he wrote his first song Bessama MuchachaGrand Kalle" Kabasele's band, African Jazz. After finishing high school he joined the band as a full time musician. Tabu Ley sang the pan-African hit Independence cha cha which was composed by Grand Kalle when Congo was declared an independent nation in 1960, propelling him to instant fame.
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He remained with African Jazz until 1963 when he and Dr Nico Kasanda formed their own group, African Fiesta. Two years later, Tabu Ley and Dr. Nico split and Tabu Ley formed African Fiesta National, also known as African Fiesta Flash. The group became one of the most successful bands in African history, recording African classics like Afrika Mokili Mobimba, and surpassing record sales of one million copies by 1970. Papa Wemba and Sam Mangwana were among the many influential musicians that were part of the group.
In 1970 Tabu Ley formed Orchestre Afrisa International. Along with Franco Luambo's TPOK Jazz, Afrisa was now one of Africa's greatest bands. They recorded hits such as "Sorozo", "Kaful Mayay", "Aon Aon", and "Mose Konzo".
In the mid 1980s Tabu Ley discovered a young talented singer and dancer, M'bilia Bel, who helped popularise his band further. M'bilia Bel became the first female soukous singer to gain acclaim throughout Africa.
Tabu Ley and M'bilia Bel later got married and had one child together. In 1988 Tabu Ley introduced another female vocalist known as Faya Tess, and M'bilia Bel left and continued to be successful on her own. After M'bilia Bel's departure Afrisa's influence along with that of their rivals TPOK Jazz continued to wane as fans gravitated toward the faster version of soukous.
In 1985, the Government of Kenya banned all foreign music from the National Radio service. After Tabu Ley composed the song "Twende Nairobi" ("Let's go to Nairobi"), sung by M'bilia Bel, in praise of Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi, the ban was promptly lifted. In the early 1990s he briefly settled in Southern California. He began to tailor his music towards an International audience by including more English lyrics and by increasing more international dance styles such as Samba. He found success with the release of albums such as Muzina, Exil Ley, Africa worldwideBabeti soukous. and
In 1996, Tabu Ley participated in the album Gombo Salsa by the salsa musicAfricando. project The song "Paquita" from that album is a remake of a song that he recorded in the late 1960s with African Fiesta. When President Mobutu Sese Seko was deposed in 1997, Tabu Ley returned to Kinshasa and took up a position as a cabinet minister in the government of new President Laurent Kabila. Following Kabila's death, Tabu Ley then joined the appointed transitional parliament created by Laurent Kabila, until it was dissolved following the establishment of the inclusive transitional institutions.
In November 2005, Tabu Ley was appointed Vice-Governor in charge of political, administrative, and socio-cultural questions, for the city of Kinshasa, a position devolved to his party, the Congolese Rally for Democracy by the 2002 peace agreements.
George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah (born 1 October 1966 in Monrovia<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-fifamag_0-0">[1]</sup>) is a Liberian politician and former football forward. He spent 14 years of his professional football career playing for clubs in France, Italy, and England, winning titles in two of the three countries. In 1995, he was named FIFA World Player of the Year, European Footballer of the Year, and African Footballer of the Year. Weah has since become a humanitarian and politician in Liberia, and ran unsuccessfully in the 2005 Liberian presidential election, losing to Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in the second round of voting. Weah is the only FIFA World Player of the Year who failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup with his national team.
Personal life
George Weah was born and raised in the Clara Town slum of Monrovia. He is a member of the Kru ethnic group,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1">[2]</sup> which hails from south-eastern Liberia's Grand Kru County, one of the poorest areas of the country. His parents were William T. Weah, Sr. and Anna Quayeweah. He was raised largely by his paternal grandmother, Emma Klonjlaleh Brown. He attended middle school at Muslim Congress and high school at Wells Hairston High School. Before his football career allowed him to move abroad, Weah worked for the Liberia Telecommunications Corporation as a switchboard technician.
George Weah converted from Christianity to Islam but later reverted back after having spent ten years as a Muslim. He hopes for peace for Muslims and Christians, and says they are "one people."<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-2">[3]</sup>He is married to Clar Weah, a Jamaican who resides in America. George Weah is the father of four children: George Jr., Martha, Timothy George, and Jessica, who was adopted from Jamaica. His son, George Weah Jr. once played for the US U-20 team, with his close friend Freddy Adu. He is also good friends with Joshua Smith. Weah Jr. played for the AC Milan Primavera team in the 2005-06 season. He was given a trial at Slavia Prague, but the club decided not to sign him.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-3">[4]</sup>
Football career
At the pinnacle of success, Weah moved to Europe in 1988 when he was signed by Arsène Wenger,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-4">[5]</sup>Monaco, who Weah credits as an important influence on his career.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-5">[6]</sup> At Monaco, Weah was a member of the team that won the French Cup in 1991. In the 1990s Weah subsequently played for Paris Saint Germain (1992–95), with whom he won the French league in 1994; and AC MilanUEFA Champions League 1994–95. In 1995 he was named European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year.
After leaving Milan in January 2000 Weah moved to Chelsea, Manchester CityOlympique Marseille in quick succession, before leaving Marseille in May 2001 for Al Jazira FC, in the United Arab Emirates. Weah's time in England was deemed a success, especially at Chelsea where he instantly endeared himself to their fans by scoring the winner against rivals Tottenham Hotpsur on his debut,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-6">[7]</sup> and scored further league goals against Wimbledon<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-7">[8]</sup> and Liverpool.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-8">[9]</sup>
He also scored twice in Chelsea's victorious 1999/2000 FA Cup campaign, netting crucial goals against Leicester City<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-9">[10]</sup> and Gillingham.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-10">[11]</sup> This led to him starting in the final, which Chelsea won 1-0. At Manchester City he scored once in the league against Liverpool again,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-11">[12]</sup> and three times against Gillingham again, this time in the League Cup, once in the first leg<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-12">[13]</sup> and twice in the second.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-13">[14]</sup> the manager of (1995–1999), with whom he won the Italian league in 1996 and 1999, and became the top scorer of the and
As successful as he was at club level, Weah was not able to bring over that success to the Liberian national team. He has done everything with the squad from playing to coaching to financing it, but failed to qualify for a single World Cup, falling just a point short in qualifying for the 2002 tournament. This has all led to Weah being known as one of the best footballers never to have played in a World Cup.
World Best Player 1995
Weah was named world best for 1995, becoming the only African player to win the award. He was the fifth recipient of the award. The Silver trophy was won by Paolo Maldini, and the Bronze by Jürgen Klinsmann. The other four recipients were: Lothar Matthaus '91, Marco Van Basten '92, Roberto BaggioRomario in '94. Weah also won the silver trophy the following year which was won by Brazilian striker Ronaldo. '93, and
African Player of the Year 1989, 1994 and 1995
Weah won the African player of the year in 1989 when he was with AS Monaco and 1995 with AC Milan. That year he won almost every award a footballer could win. When he won the award in 1989, it was his first major award and he took it back home for the entire country to celebrate, similar to what he did when he won the world best title and the Onze Mondial title.
European Player of the Year 1995
Weah won the European Player of the Year in 1995, becoming the only African to win the award. Sports writers from all over Europe voted and awarded Weah as the best player in Europe for the year.
Onze Mondial 1995
African Player of the Century
- The French Magazine name Weah as the top player in Europe for 1995
- Fifa Fair Play Award 1996
Weah was voted the African player of the Century by sport journalists from all around the world. This award puts Weah in the company of some of the greatest players to have ever played the game. Pelé won the same award as the South American player of the Century and Johan Cruijff as the European player of the century.
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Weah was banned from six European matches for breaking the nose of the Portuguese defender Jorge Costa on November 20, 1996 in the players' tunnel after AC Milan's draw at FC Porto. Weah said he exploded in frustration after putting up with racist tauntings from Costa during both of the teams' matches that autumn in the Champions League. Costa, who underwent facial surgery and was sidelined for three weeks, has avoided punishment by the UEFA. Despite the incident Weah still received the FIFA<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-14">[15]</sup> Fair Play Award in 1996.
Humanitarianism
Weah is a devoted humanitarian for his war-torn country. At the 2004 ESPY Awards, he won the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for his efforts.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-15">[16]</sup> Weah was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. He has also been named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, a role which he has suspended while he pursues a political career.
Football and children
Weah has tried to use football as a way to bring happiness and promote education for children in Liberia. In 1998, Weah launched a CD called Lively Up Africa featuring the singer Frisbie Omo Isibor and eight other African football stars. The proceeds from this CD went to children's programmes in the countries of origin of the athletes involved.
Weah is President of the Junior Professionals, a football team he founded in Monrovia in 1994. As a way to encourage young people to remain in school, the club's only requirement for membership is school attendance. Many of the young people, recruited from all over Liberia, have gone on to play for the Liberian national team.
In 1998 a documentary about Weah's footballing career at AC Milan was made broadcast on The A - Force BBC-TV, it was made by Pogus Caesar a British award winning producer and director.
Political career
George Weah, 39, is widely acclaimed as Africa's greatest ever footballer after being crowned World Player of the year in 1995. However, as a politician he is a novice. The highest profile candidate has been attracting big crowds Weah was born and raised in a Monrovia slum. He is of the Kru ethnic group and originally hails from south-eastern Grand Kru County, one of Liberia's most under-developed areas. Weah's international football career saw him play for, amongst others, French Clubs AS Monaco, Paris Saint Germain and Olympique Marseille;
the Italian side AC Milan, and English clubs Chelsea and Manchester City. "Oppong", as the former Liberian captain is fondly called, has little formal education which, he says, is supported by an online Associate of Arts degree in Sports Administration. Opponents have suggested he could easily be manipulated if elected. While eying the presidency and waiting for Charles Taylor to step down, Weah resided in Ghana and New York where he still has assets.
His Jamaican wife and family reside abroad, but newspapers in Monrovia have recently reported her expression of support for her husband's bid. Attempts by Weah's opponents to disenfranchise him in August by declaring him a French citizen were over-ruled by the elections commission when the commission said those making the claims did not have evidence to back their stand. George Weah's party, the Congress for Democratic Change, is one of the newest in the Liberian political arena.
Weah says his critics and opponents "have failed the national test to lead the country" and it is time for him to try. He says his dream is "to do for Liberia what others have failed to do for the country in the 158 years of its existence" and to provide basic social services. He wants the presidential term reduced from six to four years. Although he had denied interest in politics during his football career, in mid-November 2004,
Weah announced his intention to stand in the October 2005 presidential election, having previously been the subject of a petition urging him to run; he received a hero's welcome upon his arrival in Monrovia in late November and was widely considered a favorite in the election. His eligibility was initially questioned due to debates over his citizenship (Weah having allegedly adopted French citizenship whilst at PSG; he has also lived in Staten Island, New York for many years now) but he was officially confirmed on 13 August 2005 as the candidate for the Congress for Democratic Change when the election commission published its final list.
Weah's lack of experience and of a prestigious college degree weighed heavily against him during the campaign. Opponents believed that Weah could have been manipulated if elected. His supporters argued that Weah's lack of experience was balanced by his lack of involvement in the Liberian Civil War. Some saw little risk in Weah becoming corrupt considering his wealth from football.During his campaign Weah repeatedly emphasized the need for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in his country, known as UNMIL,
to stay through the end of what would have been his first presidential term of office. Weah had also promised to bring low cost housing, electricity, running water, and better education to the countryside, where he himself lived for some time in the 1970s. He also called for the president's term in office to be reduced to four years from six. Weah won a plurality in the first ballot on 11 October, but did not secure the required overall majority. A run-off vote took place on 8 November, pitting Weah against former World Bank employee and finance minister, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who won the vote to become the first elected female pr
esident in Africa. Weah disputed the electoral process, but on 21 December 2005 he dropped his legal challenge.Following his defeat in the 2005 election, Weah returned to school, earning a high school diploma in the United States before entering an unidentified Florida university in 2007.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-16">[17]</sup>
Some analysts see the move as preparation for a repeat run for the presidency in 2011.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-17">[18]</sup> Weah remains active in Liberian politics, returning from the United States in 2009 to campaign for the Congress for Democratic Change candidate in the Montserrado County senatorial by-election.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-18">[19]</sup>
Boxer Emmanuel Mlundwa, mmoja wa bondia wa kwanza kutuwakilisha kwenye Olyimpics in the 1970s na 80s, akishirikiana na bondia mwingine Titus Simba waliweka sifa kidogo kwa taifa letu, ingawa hawakufika mbali sana, Mlundwa ndiye m-Tanzania wa kwanza ku-introduce ngumi za kulipwa nchini.Hugh Russell (born December 15, 1959 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former Irish boxer.
1. Olympic results 1980
Defeated Samir Khiniab (Iraq) 5-0
- Defeated Emmanuel Mlundwa (Tanzania) 5-0
- Defeated Yo Ryon-Sik (North Korea) 3-2
- Lost to Peter Lessov (Bulgaria) 0-5
Titus Simba was the first Tanzanian boxer to win commonwealth medal when he won silver in 1970 and while Michael Yombayomba earned Tanzania its first commonwealth gold in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
East African Soccer Players in Europe
These are all the players currently with clubs in Europe from the area of Africa known as the East African Community (EAC).
Nation (African Rank:World Rank)
1. Burundi (38:128)
Kassim Bizimana - BV Veendam (Netherlands)
Cédric Ciza - RSC Anderlecht (Belgium)
David Habarugira - RSC Anderlecht (Belgium)
Omar Mussa - SK Wilrijk (Belgium)
Dugary Ndabashinze - KRC Genk (Belgium)
Selemani Ndikumana - Lierse SK (Belgium)
Christian Nduwimana - Herk FC (Belgium)
Emmanuel Ngama - FCV Dender EH (Belgium)
Saidi Ntibazonkiza - NEC Nijmegen (Netherlands)
Faty Papy - Trabzonspor (Turkey)
Musaba Selemani - R. Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium)
Mohammed Tchité* - Racing de Santander (Spain)
2. Kenya (21:84)
Amos Ekhalie - IFK Mariehamn (Finland)
Robert Mambo Mumba - GIF Sundsvall (Sweden)
Dennis Oliech - AJ Auxerre (France)
Willis Ochieng - IFK Mariehamn (Finland)
3. Rwanda (24:91)
Fritz Emeran - Levadiakos (Greece)
Olivier Karekzi - Ham-Kam (Norway)
Henri Munyaneza - Germinal Beerschot (Belgium)
Hamad Ndikumana - AC Omonia (Cyprus)
4. Tanzania (29:101)
Kali Ongala - GIF Sundsvall (Sweden)
5. Uganda (15:68)
Noah Babadi Kasule - FC Banants (Armenia)
Nestroy Kizito - FK Vojvodina (Serbia)
David Obua* - Hearts (Scotland)
Ibrahim Sekagya - Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
Eugene Ssepuuya - FK Vojvodina (Serbia)
Michael Sserumagga - Helsingborgs IF (Sweden)
Abubaker Tabula - GIF Sundsvall (Sweden)
Daudi Kabaka (1939-2001) was a Kenyan-born singer.
The type of music he is known for is called 'Benga' a popular style in East Africa. His best-known songs include "African Twist", "Harambee Harambee" and "Western Shilo".
His song "Helule Helule" was covered by The Tremeloes and it became a hit in United Kingdom.
Daudi Kabaka is also well known for his Kenyan classic "Harambee Harambee" which largely reflects the aspirations of post collonial Kenya to rebuild their nation together. He collaborated with John Nzenze on three songs: Masista, Bachelor Boy and Nyumba za Tobacco. These songs were released by Jambo Records and became hits <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-holds_0-0">[1]</sup>. Kabaka released the album "Pesa Maradhi Ya Moyo" with Maroon Commandos in 1986 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-discography_1-0">[2]</sup>.
- Wema Abadallah, alikuwa mwanamuziki maarufu sana nchini, aliyeongoza bendi ya Western Jazz Band, I mean nilikuwa mdogo sana lakini ninazikumbuka sana record zake ambazo nyingi ninazo katika collections zangu, kwa mfano "kumpenda Hawa" "Western Jazz ni mabingwa" "Vigelele" "Roza", ukweli ni kwamba huenda Wema alikuwa the best ever katika wakati ule.
- Ninajua machache sana kuhusu historia yake, kwamba alitokea Tabora Jazz na siku zote alikuwa na ties huko, na ndio sababu aliimba wimbo mmoja wa "Mpenzi wangu pokea hizi salam" ikiwa ni kuonyesha his affections kwa bendi yake ile ya zamani kwamba huenda kuna siku atarudi mbele ya safari ya maisha.
- Katika miaka ya mwishoni mwa uhai wa Western Jazz na yeye mwenyewe Wema Abdallah, niliwahi kuhudhuria sana muziki wao wa dansi hapa DDC Kariakoo, no question alikua a big talent ingawa hakuwa na afya njema tena, lakini ninakumbuka akipiga "Roza No 2", bado ninaamini kwamba he was the best ever katika his time.
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Michael Essien is one of the highest paid players in the English Premier League. He holds a $45 million contract to play for Chelsea (currently in first place)!
Essien is from Ghana and a couple of weeks ago Ghana's National Team came to Dallas to take on Mexico in a World Cup Friendlies Match at Pizza Hut Park.
Marissa's coach is from Ghana so we went down there to support the team. After the game Marissa met the esteemed Mr. Essien.
Didier Yves Drogba Tébily<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1">[2]</sup> (born 11 March 1978 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian, who plays in the centre forward position. He currently plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League and is the captain and all-time leading scorer of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team. He has scored more goals for Chelsea than any other foreign player and is currently Chelsea's 8th highest goal scorer of all time.
After playing in youth teams, Drogba made his professional debut aged 18 for Ligue 2 club Le Mans. A late bloomer, he signed his first professional contract aged 21 but it was not until the 2002–03 season that he realised his potential, scoring 17 goals in 34 appearances in Ligue 1 for Guingamp. During the same season he made his first international appearance for Côte d'Ivoire in September and scored his first international goal the following February. He moved to Olympique de Marseille in 2003 for £3.3 million and his prolific ways continued, finishing as the third highest scorer in the league with 19 goals and making it to the 2004 UEFA Cup Final.
Drogba moved to Chelsea the following season for a record breaking fee of £24 million, making him the most expensive Côte d'Ivoire player in history. In addition, Drogba scored decisive goals in the 2005 FA Community Shield and League Cup Final and helped the club win their first ever Premier League title. Drogba came to prominence as one of the world's foremost strikers in 2006 as he won the league title with Chelsea again and captained the national team for the first time.
In the 2006 World Cup he scored Côte d'Ivoire's first ever goal of the competition and he was chosen as the 2006 African Footballer of the Year. The next season he finished as top scorer in the 2006–07 Premier League with 20 goals and also scored the winning goals in the 2007 League Cup and FA Cup finals. Away from the pitch, Drogba is known for his charity work and was appointed by the United Nations Development Programme as a Goodwill Ambassador in 2007. He has three children with his Malian wife, Alla.
<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"></sup>Antoine Koffi Olomidé (born August 13, 1956), is a DR Congolesesoukous singer, producer, and composer. Born in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo to a DR Congolese mother and a Congolese father, Koffi grew up in the city of Kinshasa.
He went to France to study. While in Paris, he began playing the guitar and writing songs. On his return to Congo he was a member of Viva la Musica, Papa Wemba's band.
Koffi repopularized the slower style of soukous, which had fallen out of fashion. He dubbed this style Tcha Tcho, and it gained popularity outside Congo. Koffi's music can be quite controversial, taking on current events and topics considered taboo in some conservative societies. He has also participated in the salsa music project Africando.
Koffi has won four Kora Awards in South Africa and also won the best artist in central Africa. He is married and the father of five children.
Olomide's album Haut de Gamme: Koweït, Rive Gauche is listed in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Pepe Kalle (November 30, 1951 – November 28, 1999) was a soukous singer, musician and bandleader from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pepe Kalle was born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa (then Léopoldville), but later assumed the name of his mentor, Grand Kalle.
With a multi-octave vocal range and a dynamic stage presence, the 190 cm (6 feet 3 inches) and 136 kg (300 pound) vocalist recorded more than three hundred songs and twenty albums during his two decade-long career. Known affectionately as "the elephant of African music" and "La Bombe Atomique", Kalle entertained audiences with his robust performances.
His musical career started with African Jazz, the band of Grand Kalle. He later become the lead singer of Lipua Lipua, where he sung alongside Nyboma Mwandido. In 1972, Kalle along with Dilu Dilumona and Papy Tex, left Lipua Lipua to form their own band named Empire Bakuba. Empire Bakuba took its name from a Congolese warrior tribe, and it pointedly incorporated rootsy rhythms from the interior, sounds that had long been sidelined by popular rumba.
The band was an instant hit, and together with Zaiko Langa Langa they became Kinshasa's most popular youth band. With hits such as Pepe Kalle's Dadou and Papy Tex's Sango ya mawa, the band was a constant fixture on the charts. They also created a new dance, the kwassa kwassa.
On their tenth anniversary in 1982, the band was voted Zaire's top group. Throughout the early 1980s, Empire Bakuba continued to tour extensively while releasing no less than four albums a year. By the mid eighties, they had a large following throughout FrancophoneZouke zouke was one of the years top selling albums. But it was his second collaboration with Nyboma, Moyibi, which launched his popularity throughout Africa.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Kalle fused elements of the fast paced version of soukous produced in Paris studios. His 1990 album, Roger Milla, a tribute to the exploits of the great Camerounian footballer, is a classic example of this arrangement.
In 1992 the band faced its first major calamity when Emoro, the band's dancing dwarf, died while on tour in Botswana.
Despite this setback, Pepe Kalle's popularity continued to soar in the nineties as he released albums like Gigantafrique, Larger than life and Cocktail. He also collaborated with other legends like Lutumba Simaro and Nyoka Longo.
Pepe Kalle died of a heart attack in November 1998.
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- Wakulu hiyo jezi walioavaa Yanga, enzi hizo ukiitwa "uzi", acha bwana!
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Alain Makaba
- Huyu ndiye Alain Makaba, aliyekua mpiga solo la sauti laini sana katika original Wenge BCBG, kwenye vibao kama "Kalayi Bwinge", "Da Lavie" na "Masampu", sasa ana bendi yake na amerekodi vibao saafi sana.
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