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Alhaji Mamman Shata
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Bio
Alhaji (Dr) Mamman Shata better known as a griot/musician was a Nigerian singer among the Hausa people of West Africa. He performed most of his songs using the "Kalangu" a traditional talking drums. He was one of the best selling polygram artists from Northern Nigeria and uses his storytelling style to make his vocals interesting. He spent 60 years in the music industry basically releasing songs for every topic which earned him several awards in the music industry.
Discography
Albums3
Wakar Wada Hadeja
Wakar Wada Hadeja2015 • AlbumTracks: 4
Emir of Hadeija
Emir of Hadeija2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
Alhaji Dr. Mamman Shata & Alhaji Musa Dankwairo
Alhaji Dr. Mamman Shata & Alhaji Musa Dankwairo2015 • AlbumTracks: 2
EPs1
Oga No Be For Mouth
Oga No Be For Mouth2011 • EPTracks: 2
Singles1
Sabon Jihar Katsina
Sabon Jihar Katsina2015 • SingleTracks: 2
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