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Romeo Gasa

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Romeo Gasa is a Zimbabwean Sungura musician with a band named Extra Valembe. He won the Chibuku Road to Fame competition in 2007 but was initially disqualified due to underage band members. Gasa has released several albums, including "Pin Cod"e and "Tamba Irikurira", but has faced accusations of copying Alick Macheso's style. He's also known for his philanthropy through the Romeo Gasa Foundation, helping the less fortunate and partnering with blind street musician Daniel Gonora.

Discography

Albums³

Mupedzanyaya2022 • AlbumTracks: 6

Simbi Hombe2022 • AlbumTracks: 6

Pin Code2022 • AlbumTracks: 6

Singles¹

Time to dance2021 • SingleTracks: 1

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