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Leonard Mapfumo
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Bio
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.
Discography
Albums3
R & L
R & L2019 • AlbumTracks: 7
NaMapfumo
NaMapfumo2019 • AlbumTracks: 10
The Journey
The Journey2019 • AlbumTracks: 10
Singles8
Feelings
Feelings2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Haruperi
Haruperi2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Mambokadzi
Mambokadzi2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Mairosi
Mairosi2020 • SingleTracks: 1
No Lie
No Lie2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Masimukiro
Masimukiro2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Nhodo
Nhodo2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Huwii
Huwii2018 • SingleTracks: 1
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