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Vee Mampeezy | |
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| Born | May 17, 1983 Hukuntsi, Botswana |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocal |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Black Money Makers |
Odirile Ishmael Sento, popularly known as Vee or Vee Mampeezy , is a tswana singer, songwriter and the CEO of Lamalanga and Black Money Makers records. [1] [2]
His first album was released under the Black Money Makers studio, and later moved to Eric Ramco records. [4] [ contradictory ]
He was married to Kagiso Ruth Ludo Sento and has two children.The couple divorced in November 2022. He is in a relationship with Sphalaphala sa ga Marothi
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