PROFILING A SIERRA LEONEAN SUPER STAR ABU FADIKA aka ABFAD

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9th February 2018

PROFILING A SIERRA LEONEAN SUPER STAR ABU FADIKA aka ABFAD

Abu Fadika known by his stage name AbFad is sierra Leonean song writer, recording artist, video director and also a singer known for his Afro pop music across the Africa continent and beyond was born in London on December 21st. Being born to a sierra Leonean parents who were both medical practitioners (a burn specialist surgeon and a nurse) respectively and like most Africa children, he was sent back home to sierra Leone after 6 month by his parents to learn the culture and experience growing up in sierra Leone.

AbFad who is presently residing in the US state of Atlanta Georgia is a college graduate from eastern Michigan University which is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan USA and currently holds a degree in paralegal studies/business. Before that, he had travelled and lived in many Africa countries like Botswana, Namibia, Uganda and other where he derived his sound from been around different cultures, races and countries as well as he was exposed to private school and exotic cultural dances and music such as “Kwaito”; a very popular dance in the southern Africa, hip pop and R&B from the western world.

AbFad is currently pursuing his music career and has been atrending in the Sierra Leone music industry, especially after his collaboration with Nigerian musician and dance artist, MC Galaxy of Nigeria. He had recorded many songs some of which are making hits in the continent and his musical videos had been trending on social media platform like Facebook, twitter, Instagram and YouTube with 72,190 viewers and also on African television station MTN and others.

He had also been nominated for the NEGA Award 2015 nomination and was also the first invitee for the BET 2017 international Award. Be on the lookout for AbFad as he is not only a promising act for Sierra Leone, but also a new trend setter stepping in the game of afro pop music across the continent of Africa.

Follow him online
Email: nisvmusicgroup@gmail.com
Instagram: @AbFadofficial https://www.instagram.com/abfadofficial/
Twitter: @AbFad https://twitter.com/AbFad
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AbFadHitmaker/

Biography of Collins Archie-Pearce: A Sierra Leonean/Nollywood Actor

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4th February 2018

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Biography of Collins Archie-Pearce: A Sierra Leonean/Nollywood Actor

Mr Collins Archie-Pearce was born in Freetown Sierra Leone, West Africa. He left Sierra Leone in 1991 for the UK and furthered his education at Croydon college where he studied Business Management and graduated in March 2008. Mr Collins Archie-Pearce started his career as an actor in the late 70s, when he was at secondary school in Sierra Leone. He was later trained with the British Film Institute (BFI) where he developed his acting & directing skills.

He has lived in the UK since 1991, has proudly produced several popular/ international acclaimed Sierra Leone films including: ‘Ibu in Sierra Leone’, ‘Devil in Freetown’, ‘I Can’t get you off my mind’, ‘Flight 442’ ‘The British Expert’, ‘Banjul my love’, ‘Transform’, and Co-produced ‘The Menace’, ‘Broken Cross’, ‘The Soul’ etc. Most of these films were shot in and Sierra Leone and a couple of those films are being shown on major airlines across the world.

He was the first Sierra Leonean to take the most popular Nollywood Actor John Okafor (Mr Ibu) to Sierra Leone in 2013 to produce the most popular Sierra Leone internal acclaimed film titled “Ibu in Sierra Leone” and this film is currently showing in most major airlines across the world. The film (Ibu in Sierra Leone) was rated and scored by the Nollywood critics 10 out of 10. This was the first time in history a Nollywood/ African film has been rated 10 out of 10. This undoubtedly put Sierra Leone on the map and majority of entertainers in the western world were contacting Mr Collins Archie-Pearce for guidance on how to produce & direct proper films. The films is being watched all over the world on Iroko TV and on major airlines (in-flights).

In 2014, Mr Collins Archie-Pearce in his quest to improve Sierra Leone films/film industry, surprisingly invited four Sierra Leonean actors and film producers (from Sierra Leone) to the UK to attend an acting & film production training session organised by the “British Film Institute” (FBI) and to subsequently feature in one of his film productions, titled Flight 442.

In 2015, Mr Collins Archie-Pearce further invited other four Sierra Leonean Actors and film producer to the UK, to associate with other actors & film producers (in the UK), thereby given them an opportunity to enhance their film producing and acting skills. Mr Collins Archie-Pearce insisted that he will never stop doing what he is doing until Sierra Leone is worldly recognised and fully put on the map of entertainment.

He has attended over 50 Television interviews in the UK and other countries in relation to his Sierra Leone film production business and in all of those interviews, he has always speak highly of Sierra Leone and encourage the listeners to support Sierra Leone films/ entertainment sector.

Mr Collins Archie-Pearce is not only a Sierra Leonean film Producer and Director, but also a world class Actor and has featured in several Nollywood/ Sierra Leone films both in the UK and abroad. These films include: ‘Rubicon’, ‘Amina’, ‘Shameful Deceit’, ‘Battered’, ‘Ibu in Sierra Leone’, ‘London na wa’, ‘The Soul’, ‘Otega and his Enemies’, ‘The King Makers’, ‘Complicated’, ‘Home abroad’, ‘Blood type’, ‘Broken Cross’, ‘I can’t get you out of my mind’, ‘National Virus’, ‘The Devil in Freetown’, ‘The Menace’, ‘Love counts’, ‘Enchained’, ‘Oxford Gardens’ The British Expert, Santana City, The Village Girl, Passport sake, Gilo and Sheena, Banjul my love, ‘Make-up Artist’, ‘Stingy uncle’, JC Trouble’, ‘Transform’ etc.

He has also featured on national television in the UK for the past nine years, playing the role of a business tycoon in a TV drama/series titled ‘Everyday life’ (which was showing on four Sky Television channels in the UK).

He also works for London Underground Ltd (the biggest Transportation company in Europe), for the past 20 years, as a Senior Manager, thereby managing the managers at Elephant & Castle on the Bakerloo line.

Mr Collins Archie-Pearce is not only an actor and multi-award winning Movie Producer & Director, but also the founder and CEO of Archie-Pearce Production Ltd. Archie-Pearce Production Ltd is an accredited UK based private limited film Production Company instituted and registered in England and Wales (with registration No: 8672246). The company has achieved very high success with past movie projects and has gained recognition for ‘superior quality and excellence’ in movie production.

He has also built a great portfolio, thereby managing most of the top Nollywood actors including: Patience Ozorkwo, Desmond Elliott, Van Vicker, Mike Ezuroenye, Osita Iheme (Pawpaw), John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Kenneth Okonkwo, John Domelo, Alex Ekubo, Chinere Wilfred, Alex Ekubo, Okey Bakasi, Ali Nuhu, Lanre Balagun, Anthony Monjero, Victoria Inyama, Atto Erick, Ifunaya Igwe, Adaeze Ngozi, Chinwe Owoh, Bob Manuel, Charles Awurum, KSB, Joannes Maies, Daniel K Daniel, Prince David Osei and many more.

He also manages non-Nollywood Actors including: Kao Denero, LXG, Winstina Taylor, Sarna Kanu, Desmond Finney, Martha Sesay, Salamatu Kargbo, Christiana Kamara, Tyron Da Prince, Heaven Jay, Kella etc. He is in no doubt a super role model and has been leading an exemplary life for others to follow. In January 2014, he was selected as the “Role Model” of the week by AfripoetWord press.

Mr Collins Archie-Pierce’s achievements and recognition include:
1. Unsung Heroes Award 2013 by Calabash Magazine
2. Recognition Award for contribution to the African Film Industry in the UK 2013 by ZAFAA
3. Most impactful member 2011 by the Redeem Christian Church of God,Woolwich
4. Best Movie Premiere “Ibu in Sierra Leone” 2013 by Sierra Leone Excellence Awards;
5. Best Sierra Leone Film Producer 2014 by the Universal Achievement Awards; etc.
6. Outstanding Contribution to Cinema by United Artist
7. Best Supporting Actor 2014 by AWOL.
8. Best Film Producer (UK) 2015 by Malisha Da Queen Foundation
9. Outstanding Support in the Film Industry by Malisha Da Queen Foundation.
10. Best Community Supporter by Malisha Da Queen Foundation.
11. Best Supporting Actor 2015 by BEFFTA Award.
12. Crowned, Diaspora Movie Ambassador by Diaspora Focus organisation, Sierra Leone.
13. Performance and Excellence in Community work and Nation building, by the Disabled international Foundation SL/UK 2016.
14. Recognition award for my contribution to the African Film Industry 2016, by the Cameroon Films & Movie Academy
15.Best UK Nollywood Producer by Head To Head entertainments & award organisation.
16. The film he jointly produced “Devil in Freetown” has received about 7 awards in various categories.
17. Ambassador for Goodwill and Leadership by True African Heritage Organisation.
18. Best Foreign Producer award by Special Movie Award Organisation (Gambia).
19. Panache Global Entertainment for “Outstanding Achievement in Movie & Community Development”
20. Best Film and Video by African Entrepreneur Awards UK 2016.
21. Best International Acts by National Entertainment Awards.
22. Best film Director 2017 by SIIKETV awards USA
23. Support to the Community by BJO Amara Association.
24. Special Honorary award by BEFFTA
25. Africa Best Cross Over Producer by Magic Len Productions.
26. Lifetime achievement award by HAPAward in LA (Hollywood).
27. Achievement award by African Business Women.
28. His film “Ibu in Sierra Leone has also won 6 awards in different categories.

In conclusion, Multi-Award Winning Film Producer, Director, Promoter, Actor and Script Writer, Collins Archie-Pearce, travelled to Sierra Leone, Freetown on Thursday 10th December 2015 to shoot his recent blockbuster film titled “The British Expert”.

Hundreds of entertainers received him at the Lungi International Airport in Sierra Leone with dance troops and banners. They printed hundreds of T-shirts with his picture on the front and a welcome note at the back, and they also hired buses to rally the streets of Freetown with the Sierra Leonean icon and legend (Mr Collins Archie-Pearce) who has lifted the name of his country and put it on the world map in terms of film production and promotion.

Biography of Kracktwist Warsasie, a Sierra Leonean artist from #KME Record Label

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4th February 2018

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Name:👉 Ishmael Kamara
Stage Name:👉 Kracktwist Warsasie
Nationality:👉 Sierra Leoneans🇸🇱
Genres:👉 Afrobeat, Rap Hip-Hop
Marital Status:👉 Single
Record Label: KME (Kabaka MultiMedia ENT)

Ishmael Kamara who is popularly known as Kracktwist whose birthday is on the 31st May in the western part of Freetown, (Lumley). He came from a very religious family as his father is a respectable religious leader of his community which served as a challenge to his music career. He is from the Mandingo tribal community

He attended the lucins preparatory school were he attained his NPSE level; propelled to the prince of wales secondary school where he attained his BECE and WASSCE level; then went to the Njala University where he attained his first degree with honors in accounting

His music career officially started in Njala University were he met Samza and Base one who were the pioneers in forming the team BTC.

Kracktwist’s first song was actually a group song titled “FREE BORN”. This song served as the motivating factor to his career, as he did extremely well on that song. Later he moved on and recorded a hit single titled “UNIVERSITY LOVE”, the negativity of his engineers attitude resulted in him producing songs for himself, therefore acquiring engineering skills in the process.

He was spotted by the west African family in 2014 by the CEO and founder of WAF Ent.(JAY BO) and they were signed as a sub label of WAF Ent, BTC/WAF Ent.

Kracktwist and his partner Samza decided to release the famous album titled “SAME LIFE”, were they started of by recording a hit single titled ‘PA ALAKI’. Followed by the song ‘SAME LIFE NORMORE’, which is arguably the breakthrough single of the popular kracktwist.

He is presently one of Sierra Leone illest rapper proudly known for a slogan Warsasieeeeee.

He believes he is a legend because he sees no competition; his raps skills can make you laugh, be educated and recognize greatness.

In early 2017 along with Samza, he signed to the prestigious label KME (Kabaka Multimedia Entertainment), with 5 other artists. He has since been releasing hits including the song title ‘Thop’ which was released late 2017.

Sierra Leonean designer Adama Kai of Aschobi Designs dies in New York

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4th February 2018

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Sierra Leonean designer Adama Kai of Aschobi Designs dies in New York

The death of Sallie Adama Kargbo is announced in New York on Wednesday January 31st 2018. She is survived daughter of her parents Minister of Finance Momodu Kargbo and Jennifer Kargbo and her sisters Manja Kargbo-Abdulai, Tiamatta Kargbo and Connie Kargbo. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

ADAMA KAI (Adama Sallie Kargbo) was an extremely gifted and forward thinking Sierra Leonean fashion designer determined to conquer the world of fashion on her own terms. 24 year old Adama Sallie Karqbo is a recent graduate of Parsons school of Design in Paris, France – a branch of a New York City prestigious private school of The New School and the New York University, NYU school system.

Born in New Jersey, Adama move to Sierra Leone at the age of four and later lived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She has a very early passion for clothes and fashion design and after boarding school attended the Parsons School of Design in Paris before moving to New York. In New York, Adama worked for Flaunt magazine and Magnet Management. After years of working on fashion campaigns for brands like Versace and Prada, Adama decided it was time to strike out on her own, so she moved back to to Sierra Leone and launched Aschobi Designs.

Since its debut, Aschobi Designs has been featured in international media like Reuters, BBC and CNN, but it was during Paris Fashion Week that Adama experienced her break out fashion achievement by presenting her collection at the Hotel Bristol with influential retailers like Maria Luisa Poumaillou in attendance.

Paid Media Manager Digital Agency: £26,000-£34,000 per annum (Stockport)

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4th February 2018

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Paid Media Manager Digital Agency: £26,000-£34,000 per annum (Stockport)

Paid Media Manager wanted for outstanding Stockport agency!

Paid Media Manager looking for your next challenge? Look no further!

This agency is going from strength to strength, and due to a number of client wins are looking for a Paid Media Manager to join the team. To be in with a chance you will have a strong agency background working across multi-channel Paid Media campaigns, primarily across PPC and Paid Social, along with Display and Affiliates. You will have an all round digital knowledge, as you will work closely with the wider digital team, and strong leadership qualities, to guide and develop the Paid Media team.

Paid Media Manager’s at this agency go far, with limitless progression opportunities. You’ll also work in cool offices across across high-profile clients and campaigns, with one of the most talented teams around.

This opportunity won’t be around for long, so don’t delay apply today!

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Interview with Sierra Leonean female artist Heyden Adama Bangura

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11th December 2017

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Interview with Sierra Leonean female artist Heyden Adama Bangura

Heyden Adama Bangura is an artist from Sierra Leone. She is also a model in the US where she is based. Born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, Heyden got an early calling in the entertainment business. One of her musical influences is South Africa’s Brenda Fassie. She has a heart of her own and she cares deeply about school children. Check out exclusive interview from I Rep Salone…

Name/Stage Name: Heyden Adama

How would you describe yourself? I am me. I strive to be best that I can be.

How long have you been doing music? I am 8 years in the music now

Why music? Because I love music and how it makes me and people feel plus I have a voice with music. I can write about anything I want.

What songs/projects have you worked on and which one is your favourite and why? I’ve worked on a lot of things. You can check me out on YouTube. It’s hard to pick because all my arts are like my babies. I can’t pick a favourite.

Are you working on any current project? If so please give details including flyers or promotional materials…Yes I am. I just finished a 7 song EP that’s dropping soon. And of course my new single that’s out right now “how I like it”.

Which other artist/entertainer have you worked with or would like to work with? I’ve worked with a few. Suga B in “fittin gbet” and Heaven jay with “love is blind” I still have a few people I want to work with. We are still making moves. Kele kele.

Where do you see your self in the next 2-3 years in the Music/Entertainment Industry? To be honest. I’m not sure. I’m getting older. I’m sure I’ll be starting my own family my God’s grace. the music is always going to be a part of me. So it’ll always be here.

Your Challenges? being a woman in a man’s world is a challenge on its own. But I’m doing my best.

Your proudest moment to date: Performing living in a full stadium.

If you were not doing music/or not in the entertainment industry what did you want to do as a second option? Probably would be starting my nursing career. I was in medical school when the music hit me.

Do you have any future dates planned such as events that you might want the readers to know about?
Im heading to Sierra Leone soon. I plan on doing a tour this December.

Your advice and tips for individuals that want to follow your footstep/career path? Believe in what you do. And be yourself. No one is like you. It’s hard but if you really want it do it your way.

How can they contact you through social media? I am all over the place. Facebook (Heydenmusic),Twitter-adamaheyden instagram- heydenadama and my website www.heydenadama.com

Sierra Leonean singer Suga Lulu releases two new songs features Markuday

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29th November 2017

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On Sunday Suga Lulu releases two new songs where she features Markmuday, the songs titled “monkey duniya” and “love you”. Sierra Leoneans will relate with the talented singer with her hit song back then in Sierra Leone called “na me cam so” and has gone to released few other popular songs like elevate and lek uda lek you.

This time, she came back with another banger and futures Sierra Leone most lovable male artist who is also part of the #kme team on both songs. You can listen to both of the songs on I Rep Salone sound cloud by clicking on the following links below.

Enjoy and don’t forget to share…….

Top 10 best Asobi styles – African Fashion

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9th November 2017

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Top 10 best Asobi styles – African Fashion

If you love Ankara, lace and other fabrics that are African related then you would love our asoebi style which brings you the latest style trends for every occasions and African parties. Asobi style weren’t so popular as now because people have started to see them as the latest trends, they looks fashionable, stylish, beautiful and sophisticated.

Since Asobi have become the latest trends amongst the African communities, if sewn correctly would prove to be effective and flattering. If there’s one thing we know about women that love fashion, its that they love to be impressive; you can’t just walk into a room and people won’t whisper or turn heads, that means you are not a show stopper and you know that show stoppers get all the attention as well as opportunities that would therefore showcase the styles below.

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Tell us your favourite asobi style in the comment section below…

Digital Banking Business Analyst with Hays Recruitment: £70000.00 – £90000.00 per annum

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8th November 2017

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Job Description

Business Analyst, Digital Banking, requirement gathering, process mapping, user testing, SCRUM, CX, UX, UI

Your new company

Our client a prestigious private equity-held savings and investment bank is looking to hire an experienced Digital Banking Business Analyst to join their team in London.

Your new role

Your responsibilities will include digital banking, digital customer account opening, and other products and services offered in the digital banking channel such as payments (including FX conversions), mobile banking and statements.
Key tasks include:

Support, own and deliver all changes on the digital banking platforms including requirements documentation, creation of process and data flows, data modelling, workflow context and design, business architecture mapping, customer experience mapping, traceability, business concept documents, use cases, user testing planning, and user test execution.
Lead and facilitate the business requirements gathering process from end-to-end across the organization using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, site visits, and other methods needed to deliver outstanding business requirements to Technology delivery partners.
Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and decompose high-level information into manageable requirements.
Work with product and operational owners to identify and transform new product and/or operational requirements.
Interface with vendor partners on requirements and solution analysis interpretation and review to deliver the optimal requirements solutions for integration with the digital banking platform.
Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute and support their processes related to digital banking and recommend efficiencies.
Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization both within the business and Technology, and partner with SCRUM and QA engineers on product development and business testing.
Partner with technology teams and function as the “business customer” within SCRUM delivery methodologies to own and represent the business requirements and business product backlog.
Provide business subject matter expertise and leadership during triage and resolution of production issues. Resolve any questions, issues, or conflicts with business requirements between business units or between business and Technology.
Participate and contribute to the overall Digital Banking product strategy and roadmap.
Own and maintain the creation or updating of other business procedures, user documentation, training materials or help guides as necessary.

What you’ll need to succeed

Degree in IT, banking, business analysis or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a business analyst in customer adoption and consumer-facing technology, preferably in the retail banking.
Prior experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, user testing and customer ownership in SCRUM methodologies for delivery of online, mobile, digital, or other consumer facing technologies.
Experience in customer experience modelling and UI/UX designs.
Proven track record of ability to collaborate across organizational lines.
Experience managing multiple business initiatives and product implementations.
Proficient with documentation and project management tools including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Project, JIRA, Confluence.

What you’ll get in return

You will be working with a company that truly values their employees and strives to continuously invest in their workforce. The environment is dynamic and offers challenging yet exciting opportunities for growth and development. Salary of up to 90,000.00

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now‘ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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PROFILING A SIERRA LEONEAN SUPER STAR ABU FADIKA aka ABFAD

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8th November 2017

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Abu Fadika known by his stage name AbFad is sierra Leonean song writer, recording artist, video director and also a singer known for his Afro pop music across the Africa continent and beyond was born in London on December 21st. Being born to a sierra Leonean parents who were both medical practitioners (a burn specialist surgeon and a nurse) respectively and like most Africa children, he was sent back home to sierra Leone after 6 month by his parents to learn the culture and experience growing up in sierra Leone.

AbFad who is presently residing in the US state of Atlanta Georgia is a college graduate from eastern Michigan University which is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan USA and currently holds a degree in paralegal studies/business. Before that, he had travelled and lived in many Africa countries like Botswana, Namibia, Uganda and other where he derived his sound from been around different cultures, races and countries as well as he was exposed to private school and exotic cultural dances and music such as “Kwaito”; a very popular dance in the southern Africa, hip pop and R&B from the western world.

AbFad is currently pursuing his music career and has been atrending in the Sierra Leone music industry, especially after his collaboration with Nigerian musician and dance artist, MC Galaxy of Nigeria. He had recorded many songs some of which are making hits in the continent and his musical videos had been trending on social media platform like Facebook, twitter, Instagram and YouTube with 72,190 viewers and also on African television station MTN and others.

He had also been nominated for the NEGA Award 2015 nomination and was also the first invitee for the BET 2017 international Award. Be on the lookout for AbFad as he is not only a promising act for Sierra Leone, but also a new trend setter stepping in the game of afro pop music across the continent of Africa.

Follow him online
Email: nisvmusicgroup@gmail.com
Instagram: @AbFadofficial https://www.instagram.com/abfadofficial/
Twitter: @AbFad https://twitter.com/AbFad
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AbFadHitmaker/

PROFILING A SIERRA LEONEAN SUPER STAR ABU FADIKA aka ABFAD

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