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April Maey
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Bio
April Somi Dokpesi, better known as April Maey, is a Nigerian singer from Belgium who plays alternative music. She received her master's degree in new media and society from the VUB in Brussels, Belgium, and is currently residing in Gent, Belgium. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria. "Ticket To Anywhere," the singer/songwriter's second EP, was released in March 2020.
Discography
Albums5
Sweatshirt
Sweatshirt2021 • AlbumTracks: 1
Starry Night
Starry Night2021 • AlbumTracks: 1
Ticket to Anywhere (Acoustic)
Ticket to Anywhere (Acoustic)2020 • AlbumTracks: 5
Ticket to Anywhere
Ticket to Anywhere2020 • AlbumTracks: 5
Whispers
Whispers2019 • AlbumTracks: 1
EPs1
Moonchild
Moonchild2024 • EPTracks: 5
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