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A.B Crentsil
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Discography
Albums6
A. B Crentsil, Vol. 1
A. B Crentsil, Vol. 12003 • AlbumTracks: 14
A. B. Crentsil, Vol. 2
A. B. Crentsil, Vol. 22003 • AlbumTracks: 12
The Classics
The Classics2001 • AlbumTracks: 15
Sweet Talks
Sweet Talks2000 • AlbumTracks: 14
Abrokyiri Abrabo
Abrokyiri Abrabo1986 • albumTracks: 5
Tantie Alaba [Auntie Araba
Tantie Alaba [Auntie Araba1984 • albumTracks: 4
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