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Bio
Lazarus Shiimi, better known by his stage name Gazza, is a Namibian musician and entrepreneur. Gazza started his music career in the late 1990s and rose to prominence in the early 2000s with hits such as "Kuze Kuse" and "Shukusha". He has released several albums, collaborated with various African musicians, including Davido, Uhuru, and Busiswa, and won multiple awards. In addition to his music career, he's also the founder of Gazza Music Productions, a music production company, and Gazza Brands, a clothing line.
Discography
Albums12
Messiah
Messiah2021 • AlbumTracks: 15
Ondjila
Ondjila2020 • AlbumTracks: 17
Boss
Boss2020 • AlbumTracks: 18
Blood Sweat and Tears
Blood Sweat and Tears2020 • AlbumTracks: 20
Misunderstood.
Misunderstood.2019 • AlbumTracks: 16
Pumumu
Pumumu2016 • AlbumTracks: 25
Cosa Nostra: Lafamilia
Cosa Nostra: Lafamilia2009 • AlbumTracks: 18
Still The King
Still The King2008 • AlbumTracks: 18
467/GMP Till I Die
467/GMP Till I Die2007 • AlbumTracks: 22
Stof-Lap Chikapute
Stof-Lap Chikapute2005 • AlbumTracks: 18
Zula II Survive
Zula II Survive2004 • AlbumTracks: 17
Tanauka
Tanauka2004 • AlbumTracks: 13
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