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Takura Tendayi is a Zimbabwean singer and songwriter. He is well known for his frequent collaborations with
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, as well as many other
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artists. His guest appearances have accumulated over 17 million views on
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, and his song " Flashing Lights" has charted in the United Kingdom at number 98 in the UK Singles Chart and number 15 in the
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. He managed to share a stage with Plan B and also co-wrote
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's 2009 single " Wait Your Turn" which has over 28 million views on YouTube. This song was charted at number 45 in the UK Singles Chart. On 10 September 2013, Door Policy released the three-track EP ''No Cover Charge'' for free download. It features a guest appearance from "
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" singer L Marshall.


Discography


Singles


As lead artist


As featured artist


Other appearances


Unreleased tracks


References

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