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Singer Lesia Musiq parts ways with Mabonwa Abulawe Records

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Eswatini singer Lesia Musiq and Mabonwa Abulawe Records have ended their partnership by mutual agreement. The artist, who signed with the record label in 2025 for a contract running until 2030, will now pursue an independent career, according to the label’s statement reported by Times of Eswatini.

The Swazi singer Lesia Musiq and the Mabonwa Abulawe Records label have ended their professional relationship amicably, the label announced in a public statement reported by Times of Eswatini. The artist is to continue his career independently.

Signed by Mabonwa Abulawe Records in late 2025 to a contract that was due to run until 2030, Lesia Musiq recorded the song “Ikhalenda” with Young Zesh and released “Macondzana”.

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