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Shehu Ajilo

First Name: Shehu

Last Name: Ajilo

Stage Name: Shehu Ajilo

Country: Nigeria

Born: 1920

Primary Language: Hausa

Bio

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Discography

Albums¹⁴

Tsimi Da Tanaji2021 • AlbumTracks: 2

Waka Noma2018 • AlbumTracks: 6

Hajiya Jummai Yarkauye2018 • AlbumTracks: 5

Sabon Nigeria2015 • AlbumTracks: 6

51 Lex Presents Alh. Dsani Na Mani2011 • AlbumTracks: 3

51 Lex Presents Sarkin Kabiru Medley2011 • AlbumTracks: 2

51 Lex Presents Wakar Aure2011 • AlbumTracks: 5

51 Lex Presents Tsimi Da Tanaji Medley2011 • AlbumTracks: 2

51 Lex Presents Hajiya Bebin Medley2011 • AlbumTracks: 2

51 Lex Presents Sani Abdu-Mario Zariya2011 • AlbumTracks: 3

Hallin Dan Adam2011 • AlbumTracks: 6

Rahama Alh. Yama Hanasu2011 • AlbumTracks: 3

Alh. Shuabu Rumi2011 • AlbumTracks: 4

Sarkin Kabiru2011 • AlbumTracks: 2

Singles⁵

Allah Wahidin2021 • SingleTracks: 3

Aibo Na Gwambaja Kano2018 • SingleTracks: 2

Sarki Buba Haruna2015 • SingleTracks: 2

51 Lex Presents Allah Wahidin Medley2011 • SingleTracks: 3

Hajiya Bebin Abbati2011 • SingleTracks: 2

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