Odirile Ishmael Sento (born 17 May 1983), known professionally as Vee Mampeezy, is a Motswana singer, songwriter, and record label executive, and CEO of a fast food restaurant called veetros.

Vee Mampeezy
Born
Odirile Ishmael Sento

(1983-05-17) May 17, 1983 (age 43)
Hukuntsi, Botswana
Genres
  • House Kwasa
  • Kwaito
  • House
  • Afropop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Record label executive
InstrumentVocals
Years active2001–present

According to Music In Africa, he is credited with developing a style known as kwaito kwasa, combining elements of kwaito and kwasa kwasa.[1]

Early life

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Sento was born in Hukuntsi, Botswana. He has cited regional artists as musical influences and began developing music at a young age.[2]

Career

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Early career

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He released early projects in the 2000s and later established the Black Money Makers label.[3]

Music and recognition

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His music has been broadcast on platforms including MTV Base and Trace Africa, and he has performed internationally.[3]

Collaborations have included regional artists such as Khuli Chana, Cassper Nyovest, and Jah Prayzah.[3]

His single I Do received the Metro FM One Africa award in 2017, making him one of the first Motswana artists to receive the recognition.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Introloction (2001)
  • Lamalanga (2003)
  • Kasi Angels (2004)
  • Ntja Mme (2005)
  • Ditshipi Tsame (2006)
  • Kasiology (2007)

Selected singles

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  • Taku Taku
  • Important
  • I Do
  • Dumalana
  • Dololo
  • No Suffer
  • Your Time Is Coming

See also

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References

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  1. "Popular music in Botswana". Music In Africa. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
  2. "Up close and personal with Vee Mampeezy". The Voice Botswana. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Spotlight on Vee Mampeezy". Your Botswana. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2026.