Bodies in Motion

Leaping from the page in an array of balletic poses and moves, the illustrations of Leah Yerpe are marvelous creations. Sketched beautifully in pencil, she achieves a high level of realism and contrast between light and dark. A native New Yorker, she has exhibited extensively across the US.

Leah Yerpe‘s charcoal drawings depict the true beauty and joy of movement. Her work somehow captures the both the constrains of human anatomy, and also the freedom we can experience in our own bodies. Her figures are twisted, but graceful; tightly bound, but free. Her figures’ faces are typically obscured, which leaves their expressions and emotions a mystery. Their poses could represent pain or ecstasy. They could be falling or flying. They overlap like elements in a collage, but the larger image is one of cohesion as bodies blend together to create beautiful new forms.

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Road Map To The Headies 2014

The Headies since debuting in 2006 has become one of the most anticipated events year in year out. Today, the Awards ceremony is the biggest award ceremony in  Nigeria. Within the space of Eight years it has cemented itself as the authentic awards’ brand and has continued to deliver an annual awards ceremony that has never failed to dazzle, inspire, excite and entertain. In Nigeria’s entertainment calendar, the date for the Hip Hop World Awards is one of the most anticipated, if not the most important.

‘The Headies’ will make a return to the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suite, Victoria Island. The Headies is now slated to hold on Sunday December 14, 2014 at the Eko Convention Centre, according to the update provided by its organizers.

It’s another opportunity to give Nigerians a spectacular show, and the team is working round the clock to do what they are best known for. There are twenty-one categories this year, with Phyno and KCEE leading the nominees’ list with five nominations each. Vying for the highly coveted Next Rated prize are Patoranking, Runtown, Orezi, Skales and Yemi Alade. This is undoubtedly the toughest awards yet.

This year’s awards promises to be the best pre-Christmas gift yet. The artistes can’t wait,  nominees are excited; the entire industry is agog and  excited.

THE HEADIES 2014 NOMINEES LIST

 1.        BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

1. IYAWO MI- TIMI DAKOLO
2. LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU- 2FACE IDIBIA
3. ALWAYS ON MY MIND – NOSA
4. ORDINARY PEOPLE – COHBAMS ASUQUO

2.        PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

1. DON JAZZY – DOROBUCCI
2. PHEELZ – ELEDA MI O
3. T SPIZE – AYE
4. LEGENDURY BEATZ – CARO
5. SHIZZY – SKELEWU
6. DEL B – PULL OVER

3.        BEST MUSIC VIDEO

1. ADA ADA BY FLAVOUR – CLARENCE PETERS
2. TOH BAD BY NIYOLA – KEMI ADETIBA
3. JUST LIKE THAT BY RAYCE – AJE
4. OYA NOW BY JOE EL FT. ORITSE FEMI – UNLIMITED LA
5. PERSONALLY BY P-SQUARE – JUDE “ENGEES” OKOYE & CLARENCE PETERS

4.        BEST R&B/POP ALBUM

1. THE JOURNEY – SEAN TIZZLE
2. TAKEOVER – KCEE
3. ONCE UPON A TIME – TIWA SAVAGE
4. ME, MY MOUTH & EYE – SOUND SULTAN
5. L.I.F.E – BURNA BOY

5.        BEST R&B SINGLE

1. LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU- 2FACE IDIBIA
2. IYAWO MI- TIMI DAKOLO
3. PLAN B – WANDE COAL
4. DON GORDON – BURNA BOY

6.        BEST POP SINGLE

1. DOROBUCCI – MAVIN CREW
2. AYE – DAVIDO
3. JOHNNY – YEMI ALADE
4. PULL OVER – KCEE
5. DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSE FEMI
6. CARO – STAR BOY FEATURING WIZKID AND L.A.X
7. SURULERE – DR. SID

 7.        BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE

1. GIRLIE O REMIX – PATORANKING
2. LEAD ME ON – CYNTHIA MORGAN
3. STINKING SH#T – CHOPSTIX FEATURING ICE PRINCE, YUNG L AND ENDIA.
4. BAD GIRL – JESSE JAGZ FT. WIZKID
5. MURDA   – SEYI SHAY FT. PATORANKING & SHAYDEE

8.        BEST RAP ALBUM

1. NO GUTS NO GLORY – PHYNO
2. ALAGA IBILE- REMINISCE
3. BADDEST GUY EVER LIVETH – OLAMIDE
4. THY NATION COME – JESSE JAGZ

9.        BEST COLLABO

1. OYA NOW – JOE EL FT. ORITSE FEMI
2. EMERGENCY – WIZZY PRO FEATURING SKALES, PATORANKING AND RUNTOWN
3. SURULERE – DR. SID & DON JAZZY
4. PASS YOU BY – BLACK MAGIC FT. ORITSE FEMI
5. GIRLIE O REMIX – PATORANKING
6. DOROBUCCI – MAVINS

10.     BEST RAP SINGLE

1. PARCEL- PHYNO
2. DOPE MONEY – OLAMIDE FT. PHYNO
3. SHOTZ ON SHOTS – ICE PRINCE FT. SARKODIE
4. RAP IT UP – POSLY TD
5. DEAF – EVA ALORDIAH
6. WTF – ILL BLISS

11.     BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)

1. IYAWO MI – TIMI DAKOLO
2. DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSE FEMI
3. WHY YOU LOVE ME – NOSA
4. ORDINARY PEOPLE – COBHAMS

12.     BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

1. LOVE TO LOVE YOU – NIYOLA FT. BANKYW
2. WANTED – TIWA SAVAGE
3. WINDOW – MONICA OGAH
4. GOOD MAN – RUBY

13.     NEXT RATED

1. PATORANKING
2. RUNTOWN
3. OREZI
4. SKALES
5. YEMI ALADE

14.     HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION

1. TIWA SAVAGE – ONCE UPON A TIME
2. SEAN TIZZLE – THE JOURNEY
3. BURNA BOY – L.I.F.E
4. KCEE – TAKE OVER

15.     LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

1. SHOTS ON SHOTS – ICE PRINCE
2. RAP IT UP – POSLY TD
3. GOD ON THE MIC – JESSE JAGZ
4. KPANSH – YUNG 6IX

16.     BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

1. DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSE FEMI
2. SHOKI – LIL’ KESH
3. DOROBUCCI – MAVIN
4. ALOBAM – PHYNO

17.     BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

1. BOLAJI – BOJ
2. BODY- BLACK MAGIC FEATURING BANKY W
3. GOOD MAN – RUBY
4. WHY YOU LOVE YOU – NOSA

 18.     ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. THE JOURNEY – SEAN TIZZLE
2. L.I.F.E – BURNA BOY
3. BADDEST GUY EVER LIVETH – OAMIDE
4. NO GUTS NO GLORY – PHYNO

19.     ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. DAVIDO
2. WIZKID
3. KCEE
4. TIWA SAVAGE
5. OLAMIDE
6. PHYNO
7. FLAVOUR

20.     SONG OF THE YEAR

1. AYE – DAVIDO
2. PULL OVER – KCEE
3. DOUBLE WAHALA – ORITSEFEMI
4. SURULERE – DR. SID
5. DOROBUCCI – MAVINS
6. JOHNNY – YEMI ALADE

21.     BEST AFRICAN ARTISTE

1. MAFIKIZOLO
2. SARKODIE
3. DIAMONDZ
4. R2BEES

 22.     HALL OF FAME

Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry.

SIR (DR.) VICTOR UWAIFO

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Duncan Campbell Wins the 2014 Turner Prize

This year’s Turner Prize, the United Kingdom’s most highly esteemed and controversial art award, has been given to Duncan Campbell for his film It for Others. The 42-year-old Irish artist now joins the ranks of such past winners as Damien Hirst , Douglas Gordon, Steve McQueen, and Martin Creed. The prize comes with £25,000 (about $39,000) prize.

Shot on 16 millimeter film and transferred to digital video, It for Others takes its cues from Alain Resnais, Chris Marker, and Ghislain Cloquet’s 1953 film essay Statues Also Die. Campbell’s 54-minute film looks at cultural imperialism, specifically in the way that museums snatch up artifacts and remove them from their original context. Divided into sections, the film includes images of African masks, bottles, jars, packets, and Das Kapital-inspired Michael Clark choreography. The Guardian’s Laura Cumming, who called Campbell the “obvious winner” in her review of the show of nominees’ work held at the Tate Modern, also noted the political subtext of the 2013 film—it also refers to the way images of IRA martyrs are exploited for emotional and political reasons.

The 2014 edition of the Turner Prize was unusual because none of its nominees—Campbell, James Richards, Tris Vonna-Michell, and Ciara Phillips—generated any scandals through or around their work. All of the work had a strong conceptual component, which has become the norm for the Turner Prize, and none of it involved painting or sculpture.

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Rolling Stones’ Brown Sugar saxophonist Bobby Keys dead at 70

Rolling Stones’ Brown Sugar saxophonist Bobby Keys dead at 70

BOBBY Keys, a saxophonist and lifelong rock ‘n roller who played on recordings by Buddy Holly and John Lennon and performed one of the highest blowout solos on the Rolling Stones’ Brown Sugar, has died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 70 years old.

Michael Webb, who played keyboard with Keys, said Keys died yesterday after a lengthy illness. Keys had been out on tour with the Stones earlier this year before his health prevented him from performing.

“The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys,” the band said in a statement. “Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since the 1960s. He will be greatly missed.”

Known for his heavy jowls and forceful style, the Lubbock, Texas native was born on the same day as Keith Richards — December18, 1943 — and the Stones’ guitarist would often cite Keys as a soulmate and favourite musician. Besides Brown Sugar, Keys also played memorable solos on such Stones favourites as the 7-minute jam Can’t You Hear Me Knocking and the country-styled Sweet Virginia. Other career highlights included John Lennon’s chart-topping Whatever Gets You Through the Night and albums by Richards, George Harrison, Barbra Streisand and Eric Clapton.

Keys’ career dated back to the 1950s, when as a teenager he played with fellow Lubbock native Holly and The Crickets. He met the Stones in the mid-’60s while they were on the same bill in San Antonio, Texas. He first recorded with the Stones in the late 1960s, and has toured and recorded with them off and on over the following decades.

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Amazing Bushwick Collective Street Art Photos Taken By Marcela Nowak

Marcela Nowak  is an industrial design student from Poland,who loves taking pictures! While visiting New york city he couldn’t resist a visit to Bushwick Collective Art.

His tour around New york city took him to  Bushwick Collective Art , the Bushwick collective Art  is an outdoor Gallery of artists from all over the world. The Bushwick Collective is a bit harder to find since it’s spread out over a few blocks ..street art culture is alive .

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‘Birdman’ Takes Top Award At Gotham Awards

The annual Gotham’s gala, held Monday night in downtown New York, was the first glitzy gathering in Hollywood’s three-month-long awards season. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s “Birdman (Or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” emerged as the night’s top winner.

Uma Thurman hosted the non-televised event to honor independent film with awards picked by panels of critics and film writers.

Julianne Moore took best actress for her performance as a middle-aged woman with early onset Alzheimer’s in “Still Alice.”

The wrestling drama “Foxcatcher” was honored for its ensemble cast, as well as a career tribute for its director, Bennett Miller.

Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age tale “Boyhood” won the Gotham’s audience award.

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The Doobie Brothers to Receive Voice of Music Award at 2015 ASCAP Pop Awards

 The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced that it will honor rock icons The Doobie Brothers with the prestigious ASCAP Voice of Music Award during its 32nd annual Pop Music Awards. The invitation-only gala will take place on April 29th, 2015 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The event will also celebrate the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed pop songs of 2014.

The ASCAP Voice of Music Award honors ASCAP members whose music gives voice to the spirit of a generation. The Doobie Brothers take their place among a stellar list of past recipients, each one an influential music great: Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Amy Grant, George Strait, Diane Warren and Jimmy Webb.

“Over the years the Doobie Brothers have given us one memorable song after another,” remarked ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams. “Their ever-changing sound has embraced classic rock, pop, country and soul, but terrific songwriting has always been at the heart of what they do. I am thrilled to honor the Doobies for more than four decades of music that continues to speak to generations of listeners.”

Formed in 1969 by Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston, The Doobie Brothers made their mark with a run of punchy hits on Warner Bros. Records, attaining radio and chart ubiquity in the early ’70s. The group’s line-up was later augmented by Michael McDonald, whose soaring vocals pushed the band to new commercial and critical heights. Their #1 singles “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes” lead a catalog of indelible songs that includes “Listen to the Music,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “China Grove,” “Take Me in Your Arms,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “Minute by Minute,” “You Belong to Me,” “The Doctor” and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied four Grammys, five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street, the Doobies have three multi-platinum, seven platinum and 14 gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies has sold more than 11 million copies — a rare “diamond record.” To date, the band’s propulsive, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven style has sold more than 40 million albums. On November 4th, the Doobies released their 14th album Southbound (Arista Nashville), featuring new recordings of their best-loved songs in duet with country superstars Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Jerrod Niemann, Sara Evans, Love & Theft and more.

Many of the biggest names in music have shared their wisdom and music at the EXPO, including Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Jackson Browne, Lindsey Buckingham interviewed by Sara Bareilles, Dr. Luke, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones, Randy Newman, Katy Perry, Tom Petty, Carly Simon, Justin Timberlake in conversation with Bill Withers and Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart).

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What Your Favorite Celebrities Wore to the 2014 British Fashion Awards .

Harry with his pal Emma Watson

Emma seemed pleased to have received the award from the One Direction hunk as they posed for pictures by the stairs

  Kendall

Supermodel Cara Delevingne looked incredible in Burberry as she posed with Kendall Jenner (right, in an Emilio Pucci jumpsuit) at the British Fashion Awards at the London Coliseum on Monday night

 Cara Delevingne pulled out all the stops on the night in her glitzy custom number

 She topped off her look with Burberry strappy black heels and carried a cute clutch bag in one hand

Kendall put one hand in her pocket as she posed on the red carpet confidently

  The sister of Kim Kardashian looked stunning from every angle as the strutted her stuff

Rita Ora, who used to date Kendall’s brother Rob went for a daring Julien Macdonald ensemble as she posed with Tom Ford

 Cara Delevingne donned a revealing Tom Ford dress at the British Fashion Awards after party in celebration of Edward Enninful in Monday in London

 Cara caught up with Jourdan Dunn at the party, the taller of the two models wearing flat trainers

 (L-R) Joan Smalls, Kendall Jenner, Sigail Currie, Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn made for a glamorous group shot

  Kate donned a Christian Louboutin heels and a patterned mini dress

Red Carpet Designer for Alexander McQueen Sarah Burton and Kate Moss pose in the winners room

Rita Ora, who used to date Kendall’s brother Rob went for a daring Julien Macdonald ensemble as she posed with Tom Ford

 She put her best platform heel forward as she flashed her pins for the cameras in her sexy number

Cara posed with her old BFF Rita Ora once inside the venue where

 

Rita Ora shows of her midriff at British Fashion Awards

Kendall (L) and Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing

 The girls caught up with Philip Green and singer Rita Ora who wore black leather Julien Macdonald

 Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, Poppy Delevingne and Cara created a picture perfect moment as they strutted up the stairs

The beautiful models all showcased their individual styles as they donned equally stunning dresses for the occasion

Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne, Courtney Love, Poppy Delevingne and Joan Smalls all stood in line

Rihanna went braless in her velvet Stella McCartney jacket which she wore with tights and sexy heels

 Cara threw her leg around Rihanna, Cara gave pop star Rihanna’s leg a good feel as they perfected their sultry pouts

Rihanna was seen sporting her second look as she made her way to a after party in a fur coat and a shimmering nude dress

 The sexy singer opted to go braless for the night and nearly revealed more than planned in her plunging dress

 Naomi Campbell also followed Rihanna and their friend Edward Enninful to celebrate his win at The Oscar Wilde Bar

It didn’t take long from the Diamonds hitmaker to make her way to the dance floor and show off her famous moves

Pop singer Ellie Goulding looked incredible in a silver brocade strapless dress which had white panels near the top by Roland Mouret

 Anya Hindmarch (C), winner of the Accessory award, poses with presenters Karolina Kurkova and Eva Herzigova

  Poppy Delevingne wowed on the red carpet in a saucy mesh Topshop dress

 Singer Ellie Goulding looked incredible in a white brocade number complete with white panelling by Roland Mouret

The lovely lady accessorised with a box clutch and silver drop earrings

 Nicole Scherzinger arrived on the arm of her F1 beau, Lewis Hamilton

 Rihanna stroked the arm of Naomi Campbell as they chatted at the table

US Vogue Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour looked incredible in a black and white Galliano dress, teamed with a white fur stole

Acclaimed photographer Mario Testino and supermodel Eva Herzigova dressed to the nines

 Womenswear winner designer Erdem Moralioglu and Michelle Dockery pose in the winners room

 Emerging Womenswear Designer Marques’ Almeida poses in the winners room

Emma Watson walks red carpet in plunging black jacket

 Supermodel Erin O’Connor was rocking a fairytale number

  Kylie Minogue looked pretty in a silk chemise style dress by Stella McCartney and brown satin platform heels

 Mollie King from The Saturdays dared to bare in a see-through gown and wore her hair slicked back

 She teamed the number with strappy black heels

 Courtney Love, Renzo Rosso and Lana Del Rey all had satin elements incorporated within their outfits.

 Courtney Love tousles Harry Styles’ barnet

 Lana Del Ray and Courtney Love .

Courtney Love, Renzo Rosso, Lana Del Rey at 2014 BFAs

  Cornflower blue was the order of the day for a braless Suki Waterhouse in Burberry

 Lily Allen wore  a number by Vivienne Westwood but wore contrasting two tone shoes and rocked pink hair

Lilly Allen strikes a pose with orange hair and blue dress

 Alexa Chung wore a silver Emilia Wickstead dress and carried a funky blue bag by Charlotte Olympia .

Pixie Lott rocked a metallic animal print dress which she wore with metallic ankle straps

  Emma Watson whipped off her jacket to reveal her sexy cream gown which trailed to the floor

 (L to R) Charlotte Wiggins, Sam Rollinson and Pixie Geldof .

(L to R) Alexa Chung, Poppy Delevingne and Suki Waterhouse

Laura Bailey poses in her pink ballgown .

  Jeremy Irvine looked particularly suave in his ensemble

 David Gandy – wearing Marks & Spencer

 (L to R) Patrick Grant, David Gandy, Oliver Cheshire and Robert Konjic

 Model Daisy Lowe flashed her pins in a thigh-split number with matching high heels

 Model Joan Smalls showed off her slim physique in a Tom Ford dress which had cut-out panelling and killer heels

  British newscaster Katie Derham rocked a coral dress and a pair of gold metallic heels

 Olivia Palermo wore a high-waisted yellow skirt over a black lace top and studded shoes

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Victoria Beckham celebrates winning Best Brand at the 2014 British Fashion Awards with proud husband David Beckham

Victoria Beckham gave thanks to her husband David as her fashion line was crowned Best Brand at the British Film Awards at London’s Coliseum on Monday evening.

Keeping her husband by her side at all times, she told the crowd of her love for her handsome sportsman as she accepted the prestigious gong just two days after he was involved in a car crash.

She said: ‘Wow, thank-you. I am so so proud to be British and incredibly proud to have built my brand in the UK. I want to thank my team. I love you all so much and this is for all of you.

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She’s a winner: David and Victoria Beckham looked loved up as they partied with the fashion set in London on Monday night

Still got it:The power couple made a stylish arrival at the 2014 British Fashion Awards held at London’s Coliseum

Holding each other: The couple looked up lovingly at one another as they appeared to  forget there was anyone else around them

She did it! Victoria posed proudly with her gong at the top of the stairs as she celebrated her personal success

‘We’ve come a long way since that Spice Girls dressing room. David, you inspire me every day. You support me. You make this possible. I adore you and my children.

 

With one store, nine seasons and countless celebrity fans under her (gold chain) belt, Victoria Beckham’s brand is going from strength to strength. So it’s no wonder the designer was repping her own label at the British Fashion Awards in London.

Happy: The couple could barely keep their hands off one another as they walked down the red carpet together

So chic: The keyhole detail in Victoria’s jumper showed off a chain detail and her back tattoo

Business woman: She looked perfectly at ease on the red carpet as she posed solo in clothes from her eponymous collection

Victoria looked lovely yet low-key in a black and white maxi skirt from her own eponymous collection, with a black jumper and a silver chain belt, while her husband opted for a smart suit by Dior.

As she showed off her back for photographs, a key hole detail in her jumper revealed a cool chain detail and showed off her trademark back tattoo. Once inside the venue, at the drinks reception the couple caught up with US Vogue Editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her daughter, Bee Shaffer.

The couple posed for yet more pictures with a loving Victoria placing her hand on David’s chest in a rare display of affection as she smiled at him lovingly.

The best things in life are free: David had a sweet smile on his face as his wife wrapped her arms around him lovingly

 They posed for yet more pictures with a loving Victoria placing her hand on David’s chest in a rare display of affection

 David and his wife put on a tender display as his hand was seen on the small of her back during the night

 The couple linked fingers as they mingled with the rest of the guests and appeared to be closer than ever.

The outing comes after David’s car was involved in a collision when picking his son Brooklyn up from football training. While he and his eldest son remained unhurt thankfully, the car was unable to be driven.

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WINNERS OF THE BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2014

Model of the Year

Cara Delevingne

Brand of the Year 

Victoria Beckham

British Style Award 

Emma Watson

International Designer 

Nicolas Ghesquière

Womenswear Designer of the Year 

Erdem

Menswear Designer of the Year

J.W. Anderson

Emerging Womenswear Designer

Marques’ Almeida

Emerging Menswear Designer 

Craig Green

Emerging Accessory Designer

Prism

Red Carpet Designer 

Alexander McQueen

New Establishment 

Simone Rocha

Establishment 

Preen

Accessory Designer of the Year

Anya Hindmarch

Special Recognition

Chris Moore

Special Recognition Award 

Anna Wintour OBE

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator 

Edward Enninful

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