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Leonard Mapfumo
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Leonard Mapfumo is a Zimbabwean artist, songwriter, music producer, artistic director, and talent manager. He is also known as one of the founders of the Zimbabwean Urban Grooves music. Mapfumo's break in the music industry came with his hit single, Seiko, featuring Chitsvatsva Josphat (alias Roki). Not resting on his oars, he's released other albums with hits such as 'Two Chete', 'Maidei', and 'Chiuya.' In 2007, he co-founded a recording studio, Heshi Mfeshi, with Joe Machingura.
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