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Dr. K Gyasi

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Discography

Albums⁵

The Highlife Doctor2021 • AlbumTracks: 12

My Life2018 • AlbumTracks: 11

Sikyi Highlife2014 • AlbumTracks: 2

Sikyi Highlife Volume 21989 • AlbumTracks: 6

Akwaaba1977 • AlbumTracks: 15

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