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Funwontan

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Discography

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AsanlayeNaN • AlbumTracks: 2

London YabisNaN • AlbumTracks: 4

VersatilityNaN • AlbumTracks: 3

SupremacyNaN • AlbumTracks: 2

ExposureNaN • AlbumTracks: 3

ThrillerNaN • AlbumTracks: 1

Ijnle OroNaN • AlbumTracks: 2

Oro Sunnukun Vol 2NaN • AlbumTracks: 7

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