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Leslie Moyo, professionally known as Leslie, is a Malawian Afropop artist. Her musical interest was inspired as a child by listening to Malawian hip hop artist Young Kay. She began her career in the choir group at school, then proceeded to form a band with her childhood friend Gazelle, with whom she released the song "Bwelera." She launched into stardom in 2020 after the release of her hit single "Moyo Wane."
Discography
Albums1
Nthambi
Nthambi2020 • AlbumTracks: 9
Singles5
Wako Wako
Wako Wako2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Kalilore
Kalilore2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Bambo A Tereza
Bambo A Tereza2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Romeo Na Juliet
Romeo Na Juliet2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Moyo Wane
Moyo Wane1920 • SingleTracks: 1
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