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]

Vee Mampeezy
Born (1983-05-17) May 17, 1983 (age 41)
Hukuntsi, Botswana
Genres
InstrumentVocal
Years active2001–present
LabelsBlack Money Makers

Early life

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Odirile Ishmael Sento was born in 17th May 1983 in Hukuntsi.[3][4]

Career

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Vee released his first single "Taku Taku" in 2004.[4] His first album was released under the Black Money Makers studio, and later moved to Eric Ramco records.[5][contradictory]. In 2010 Odirile sento revealed that he is a born again Christian.[6] In 2015 Odirile partnered with Scripture Union Botswana to help spread the word of God in schools.[7]

Personal life

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He was married to Kagiso Ruth Ludo Sento since 2014 and has two children.[8] The couple divorced in November 2022.[9] He is in a relationship with Sphalaphala sa ga Marothi

Discography

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Singles

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  • Taku Taku (2004)
  • Stimela (2008)
  • Zaza (2010)
  • Vee (2011-2012)
  • Crossroads (2012)
  • I Do (2016)
  • Champion (2017)
  • Dumalana (2019)
  • Dololo (2019)
  • Moya (2022)

Albums

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  • Introloction (2001)[10]
  • Lamalanga (2003)
  • Kasi Angels (2004)
  • Ntja Mme (2005)
  • Ditshipi Tsame (2006)
  • Kasiology (2007)
  • Stimela (2008)
  • Everybady (2009)
  • Supernatural Vol1 (2013)
  • Supernatural Vol2 (2014)
  • Supernatural Vol3 (2015)

Awards and nominations

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  • Metro FM award 2017
  • One Africa award, album - I Do

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Botswana-born showbiz millionaires". botswanaunplugged.com. botswanaunplugged. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Vee brand grows". thepatriot.co.bw. the patriot. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Vee Mampeezy Biography: Channel O, Age, Marriage, Career, Awards, Albums,Businesses, Brand Endorsements, Cars, House - Updated, 27th May 2020". TSWAlebs. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Odirile Ishmael Sento (@odirile-ishmael-sento) / Passes". Passes. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Vee's first album". Botswana Unplugged. Rudeboy Nectar. 22 May 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  6. ^ Writer, GASEBALWE SERETSE
    Staff (6 August 2010). "'I am a born-again Christian'- Vee". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  7. ^ editor, Online (29 March 2015). "Call me 'Brother Vee' not 'Prophet Vee'- Odirile Sento | Sunday Standard". Retrieved 14 September 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Mathala, Sharon (7 October 2022). "Why Vee Mampeezy is divorcing Kagiso". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  9. ^ Radio, Nehanda (8 October 2022). "Why Botswana singer Vee Mampeezy is divorcing wife Kagiso Sento". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Vee, Discography". Mmegi online. Sidney Baitsile. 3 April 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
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