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Amanda Mo

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Bio

Amanda Mo is an RnB, soul, and pop musician from Swaziland who began her journey in music by forming a high school music group. She contributed to the Swazi Rhythm project and created hit songs like "I Like It," "Us," and "This Promise." Amanda Mo also worked with Soul Candy Records and collaborated with Dj Qness on "One Cue Vol. 4." She performed alongside top South African artists and was crowned 2014's winning artist at the Sibebe Friday Night Live Series.

Discography

Albums¹

Sitsandzile2018 • albumTracks: 12

Singles¹

Phula2018 • singleTracks: 1

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