Born in Africa | ||||
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Released | 9 April 1996 | |||
Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
Genre | Electronica, eurodance, house | |||
Label | Ariola Records | |||
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Singles from Born in Africa | ||||
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Born in Africa is the fourth studio album by Swedish-Nigerian artist Dr. Alban. It was released in 1996.
Chart (1997) | Peak Position |
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Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [1] | 41 |
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista) [2] | 12 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [3] | 52 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) [4] | 37 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [5] | 37 |
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