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Emlake dedicates album to late granny

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Emlake has dedicated his latest album to his late granny

One of the talented local upcoming artists, Emlake who was previously known as Emlake Morena-Charmaboy, has released a debut album called Khumagadi dedicated to his late grandmother Galeboe Lekorwe.

In an interview with Arts & Culture, he said his late grandmother, who was his strong pillar since birth till he became the man he is today, inspired the eight-track album.

He added that all the songs in the album were based on his real life story and took people through his childhood days to the man he is today. Among the songs to look out for in the album are Khumagadi, Off-side and Impilo.

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Emlake dedicates album to late granny

One of the talented local upcoming artists, Emlake who was previously known as Emlake Morena-Charmaboy, has released a debut album called Khumagadi dedicated to his late grandmother Galeboe Lekorwe.