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Lady May

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Bio

Born Martha Namundjebo, Lady May is one of the most famous Namibian female singers and rappers. She was born in Angola and started her music career in 2004 with the release of "Lady for Life." She became famous with the release of her debut album, "Kamali." She was the runner-up on the seventh season of Big Brother Africa.

Discography

Albums⁴

Crazy Desires

Crazy Desires2013 • AlbumTracks: 13

Tiger Ambition

Tiger Ambition2010 • AlbumTracks: 17

Come and Get Me

Come and Get Me2010 • AlbumTracks: 12

Pink Chokolate!

Pink Chokolate!2010 • AlbumTracks: 11

Singles¹⁰

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

I Can't Explain

I Can't Explain2016 • SingleTracks: 1

African Bad Boy

African Bad Boy2016 • SingleTracks: 2

See Ya Play

See Ya Play2010 • SingleTracks: 1

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Record Label associated with Lady May - past and current.

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