Vee Mampeezy
Vee Mampeezy | |
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| Born | Odirile Ishmael Sento May 17, 1983 Hukuntsi, Botswana |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Odirile Ishmael Sento (born 17 May 1983), known professionally as Vee Mampeezy, is a Motswana singer, songwriter, record label executive, and CEO of a fast food restaurant called Veetro's.[citation needed]
According to Music In Africa, he is credited with developing a style known as kwaito kwasa, combining elements of kwaito and kwasa kwasa.[1]
Early life
[edit]Sento was born in Hukuntsi, Botswana. He has cited regional artists as musical influences and began developing his music at a young age.[2]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]He released early projects in the 2000s and later established the Black Money Makers label.[3]
Music and recognition
[edit]His music has been broadcast on platforms including MTV Base and Trace Africa, and he has performed internationally.[3]
He has collaborated with regional artists such as Khuli Chana, Cassper Nyovest, and Jah Prayzah.[3]
His single "I Do" received the Metro FM One Africa award in 2017, making him one of the first Motswana artists to receive the recognition.[3]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Introloction (2001)
- Lamalanga (2003)
- Kasi Angels (2004)
- Ntja Mme (2005)
- Ditshipi Tsame (2006)
- Kasiology (2007)
Selected singles
[edit]- "Taku Taku"
- "Important"
- "I Do"
- "Dumalana"
- "Dololo"
- "No Suffer"
- "Your Time Is Coming"
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Popular music in Botswana". Music In Africa. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Up close and personal with Vee Mampeezy". The Voice Botswana. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Spotlight on Vee Mampeezy". Your Botswana. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2026.