| No Long Thing | ||||
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| Released | 2005 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 42:56 | |||
| Label | Mo' Hits | |||
| Producer | Don Jazzy | |||
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No Long Thing is the debut album by Nigerian recording artist D'banj. It was released by Mo'Hits Records in 2005. The album was produced by Don Jazzy, and supported by the singles "Tongolo", "Socor", and "Mobolowowon". [1] [2]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 1:35 |
| 2. | "Tongolo" | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Socor" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Pastor (Skit)" | 1:21 |
| 5. | "All Da Way" | 2:46 |
| 6. | "Iya Mi" | 5:08 |
| 7. | "Mr. Olopa" | 4:27 |
| 8. | "Wiches (Skit)" | 1:27 |
| 9. | "Mobolowowon" | 5:05 |
| 10. | "Ika O Da" | 4:03 |
| 11. | "Ask Me" (featuring Kween) | 3:44 |
| 12. | "Na Lie" (featuring Nova & Raga Remi) | 3:52 |
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