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- ↑ DVCZZ Channel (6 November 2009). "Koffi Olomide - Inch Allah (Fofo le Collegien)". Youtube.com. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ↑ DSC (19 April 2016). "Montana Kamenga Discography". Dicogs.com (DSC). Retrieved 19 April 2016.
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