Robbie Wessels

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Robbie Wessels
Genres Rock, Pop
Instrument(s)Singer
Years active2005–present
LabelsCO Productions
Website Website

Robert Albert Wessels is a South African Afrikaans singer and actor.

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Discography

Robbie Wessels released the following albums:

Filmography

Robbie Wessels was cast in the following movies:

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