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Sho Madjozi
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Participations

2
Song Writer
1
Vocalist
57
Songwriter
36
Performer
16
Co-Performer
1
Producer
1
Composer
Bio
After concluding her high school in Tanzania, young Maya got a scholarship to study creative writing and African studies at a university in US. While in the US she began writing poems, identifying herself as Maya the Poet. Later, Sho Madjozi returned to South Africa and undertook a fellowship at one of the country's university. There she began writing politically-themed songs and rapping with her new moniker, Sho Madjozi. She rose to fame after her collaboration with another South African rapper Okmalumkoolkat.
Discography
Albums2
What A Life
What A Life2020 • AlbumTracks: 9
Limpopo Champions League
Limpopo Champions League2018 • AlbumTracks: 13
Singles8
Balotelli
Balotelli2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Chale
Chale2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Toro
Toro2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Kunjani
Kunjani2021 • SingleTracks: 1
John Cena
John Cena2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Huku
Huku2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Wakanda Forever
Wakanda Forever2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Dumi Hi Phone
Dumi Hi Phone2017 • SingleTracks: 1
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