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Sholo Mwamba

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Discography

Compilations¹

Sholo Mwamba Compilation2019 • CompilationTracks: 11

EPs¹

Tandale Panther2023 • EPTracks: 6

Singles²

Kizimkazi2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Dundo2023 • SingleTracks: 1

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