Stephanie Okereke’s Through The Glass Now On Shelves

Whao! This is cheering news to all movie buffs, especially the teeming fans of international star actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Okereke. After a long wait, the much anticipated box office film written, produced and directed by the multiple award winning actress has finally hit shelves amid accolades and plaudits from the movie public.

The national and international release, according to the sexy thespian was planned just in time for the Christmas holidays!

The film which is a romantic comedy starring sultry Miss Okereke and Garrett Mckechne had earlier premiered elaborately in Los Angeles, USA, Lagos, Nigeria, Berne-Switzerland and Cannes, France to much acclaim and applause. 

The movie is already on sale in Ghana and was released over the weekend in Nigeria.  According to elated Okereke, 411 Films will be responsible for releasing it online on DVD in the United States and other parts of the globe.
I am going to get my copy right now!

Stolen Benin Empire's Mask To Be Auctioned In London For N1.25b

Stolen Benin City mask to be auctioned in London for N1.25b-A 16th-century ivory pendant mask, one of the last great masterpieces of Benin City sculpture remaining in private hands, but believed to have been stolen by British colonialists  is to be offered for sale at Sotheby’s London. 


The mask, to be auctioned in February next year with an estimate of £5 million (N1.25 billion), is thought to have been worn by the then Oba of Benin city on ceremonial occasions. Only four other ivory masks of this age and quality are known, all of which are in museums.  


Standing at 22cm high, the mask is being sold by the descendants of one Lieutenant Colonel Sir Henry Lionel Gallwey, deputy commissioner and vice-consul in the Oil Rivers Protectorate in 1891, who took part in the infamous Punitive Expedition of 1897 in what is now southern Nigeria.  


In response to the massacre of a previous British-led invasion force, naval and protectorate troops deposed the king and captured, looted and burnt the city of Benin. 

'Nigerian Virgin Girls' Gives Awards To Virgins

Nigerian Virgin Girls, an association dedicated to promoting virtue among young ladies, celebrated 65 girls who have decided to abstain from sexual intercourse with the opposite gender, last Saturday. 


The young ladies, aged 16 and above, were presented with Virtuous Awards after being examined and confirmed virgins by a medical doctor. They also participated in beauty pageant tagged ‘Miss Virginity 2010.’ According to Adunni Adediran, founder of the association, the need to reduce promiscuity and other vices like abortion and sexually-transmitted diseases was responsible for setting up the association four years ago.

“We started this in order to reduce promiscuity, and all of the vices that send our children to early graves such as abortion, sex before marriage that cause diseases of all sorts and insanity that could be brought about by disappointment,” said Ms. Adediran. 


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Pastor Adeboye Prays For President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan kneeling before Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the Holy Ghost Congress on Friday night. Photo: State House

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The Kardashian Christmas Card

A Christmas Card? and they look so serious ;)

CNN's Larry King Bows Out In Tears After 25 Years

Talk show veteran Larry King signs off after 25 years Two US presidents appeared on King's final talk show Veteran US broadcaster Larry King has presented the final edition of his long-running CNN talk show after 25 years with the cable news channel.

The 77-year-old fought back tears as he told his audience: "Thank you, and instead of Goodbye, how about So Long?"

President Barack Obama paid tribute to the star in a taped message, in which he said his show had "opened our eyes to the world beyond our living rooms".

Larry King Live has ended after more than 6,000 shows and 50,000 interviews.


Larry King, we will miss seeing your awarding winning interview on TV. I was a huge fan of yours!

VIDEO: Ovation AllStars – Christmas Is Green

Here’s the video for the “Christmas Is Green” single by several Nigerian stars. They include: Jon O, Waje, Mocheddah, General Pype, ChiDynma, Malaika, Tiwa Savage, Oldsqul, Freeze, Femi Adeyinka, Edikim, Hakym, and produced by OJB.

Apartheid icon Makeba honoured at MTV Africa awards

Apartheid icon Makeba honoured at MTV Africa awards

South African anti-apartheid icon Makeba was posthumously awarded the "Mama Legend" prize after a career at the pinnacle of the continent's musical scene.

Known as "Mama Africa", the Grammy-winning Makeba was the musical voice of the fight against whites-only apartheid rule.

"Makeba is a true legend and rightly celebrated throughout the world for her beautiful voice, fighting spirit and pioneering interpretation of African music," said Alex Okosi, managing director of MTV Networks Africa.

"Africa is the future. There is a unique tradition on the continent," said American rapper Chuck D presenting the Makeba award.

Makeba, who died aged 76 in November 2008 after a performance in Italy, is famed for hits such as "Pata Pata" and "The Click Song".

TANGO WITH ME TRAILER

From the stables of Brickwall Communications comes a movie with a difference! A psychological drama full of intrigue...see Genevieve Nnaji at her best yet!

P-Square, 2Face, Fally Ipupa emerge as winners at the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards! #Winners of the MTV Mamas 2010

Nigeria’s 2 Face Idibia and Congo’s Fally Ipupa emerged as big winners in this year’s just concluded MTV Africa Music Awards at the Eko Expo Hall, Lagos on 11 December 2010. Both artistes won two awards each with Fally Ipupa winning for the Best Video category (for his music video, “Sexy Dance”) and for the Best Francophone category. 2 Face won this year’s Best Male and Artist of the year categories.

South Africa’s Liquideep won Song of the year for their single, “Fairy Tale” and Storm Records’ Sasha P won in the Best Female category. Nigeria’s P-Square won in the Best Group category.

This year, Best International Act was awarded to Eminem who accepted his award via Satellite from the U.S. South Africa’s Miriam Makeba was awarded the MAMA Legend Award.

Rapper, Eve served as this year’s host. Other international artistes present include Rick Ross  and T-Pain.

List of complete Winners, More pictures and Video highlights when you read more!

The Future Awards 2010 – Young Person of the Year!

THE YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR NOMINEES:
1. Genevieve Nnaji, 31 – Actor
2. Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu, 28 – Advocate
3. Uche Eze, 26 – Entrepreneur
4. P-Square (Peter & Paul Okoye), 29 – Artiste
5. Ojoma Ochai, 29 – Intrapreneur
6. Michael Ajere (Don Jazzy), 29 – Entrepreneur
7. Nneka, 29 – Artiste
8. Debo Olaosebikan, 25 – Scientist
9. Blessing Okagbare, 22 – Artiste
10. Makinde Adeagbo, 25 – Innovator


More information on the nominees is available on www.thefuturenigeria.com

Ex-Militant on Nigerian Idol Auditions

For 21yr old ex-militant Daniel Agagha aka *Zion Master*, music is the better weapon he has picked up to combat the ills in his immediate society. He is currently in the amnesty program run aimed at the rehabilitation of more than 10,000 militants in the region. The government initiated the program in order to find solutions to the problems citizens face in the Niger Delta. Daniel's style of music, Reggae, is quite different from what Nigerian Idol and its producers are looking for, notwithstanding, he has got talent and passion for the music he does -- and found a place where he can be at peace with himself and his environment.

IJE: THE JOURNEY - sets new record in Nigerian cinemas

It has set a record of all times, highest grossing indigenous film in Nigerian cinemas. After a successful cinema run in Nigeria becoming second grossing movie in the history of Nigeria cinema beaten to only AVATAR, IJE comes back to Nigeria cinemas but for a limited time only. If you among those you did not see it, if you will be in Nigeria from 26th December to 6th December, 2011, this is your chance to see IJE! And Ghana you remain 31st December! SILVERBIRD CINEMAS

Dbanj Without glasses

Hmmm...

A Nigerian Student Shot And Killed In US

At only 21, Olubusayo Awomolo was so focused on obtaining his master's degree in mechanical engineering that he hardly did anything besides go to class and study, his father said.

His quiet life and single-minded devotion to school made it all the more difficult for his family to comprehend how Awomolo could be gunned down Monday evening in the driveway of their Dolton home.


"My son is gone," said Wale Awomolo, as he stood surrounded by friends and family Tuesday in their south suburban home. "He was a very, very, very quiet boy. I'm hoping the police will be able to tell me why."


Olubusayo Awomolo was a master's degree candidate at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he also received his bachelor's degree, officials there confirmed.

West African Girls enslaved in Hair Braiding Salons in the US

A New Jersey man from the West African nation of Togo is behind bars after forcing at least 20 women to work without pay in hair braiding salons. According to theAssociated Press, 47-year-old Lassissi Afolabi, a citizen of the Togolese Republic, was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison after he admitted to smuggling Togolese women and girls into the U.S. from 2002 through 2007 and making the young women, in effect, modern day slaves at hair salons throughout Newark and East Orange, NJ. 

The Star Ledger reported that the women suffered beatings, psychological torture and sexual abuse. A federal judge in Newark described Afolabi's crimes as "horrific" and ordered him to also repay his victims $3.9 million in restitution.

Pic of the day

R.Kelly blesses Tuface...

Sahara Reporters interview Big Grammar Nigerian Politician

A notable member of the National Assembly in Nigeria, Patrick Obahiagbon, is well known for his use of big words to explain simple matters of politics. Citizen reporter, Kayode Ogundamisi, interviewed the Edo state born politician.

Money Laundering: EFCC Probes Oyakhilome

Rev. Chris  Oyakhilome

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, FCC, has disclosed that it is investigating some officials of Christ Embassy and its founder Rev. Chris  Oyakhilome, over money laundering.

EFCC’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, in a telephone interview yesterday, disclosed  that Oyakhilome and some officials of his ministry are being investigated over $35  million that was illegally moved out of the country.

Glo star-studded recharge cards

For those who are celeb-obsessed, telecoms giant, glo recently launched their glo-star studded recharge cards - a collector's series. The recharge cards are mostly for their N500 airtime. Theme - collect as you go...

Kenyan Prime Minister calls for arrest of gays

An official with Kenya's largest gay rights organization said Monday there is panic among its members after remarks made by Kenya's prime minister that homosexuals should be arrested. The office of the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya received calls from concerned members, some of whom are HIV-positive and fear they will be arrested when they collect life-prolonging medicine from government clinics, board member Nguru Karugu said.

Brazil Seeks Nigeria's Help In Movie Making

Governor Baba-tunde Fashola of Lagos State  has said that in the next couple of months the state government, in collaboration with  Nollywood, will sign a Memorandum of  Understanding, MoU, with the Brazilian  Government to teach Brazilian artistes movie  production. 

Governor Fashola made this known in Alausa  during a courtesy visit by Nollywood actors  and actresses under the aegis of Lagos  Artistes for Fashola, LAFF, led by Mr. Segun  Arinze who are championing the campaign for  Fashola's second term in office. His said: "There is an offer on the table from  the Brazilian government which the state  government is yet to harness.

Genevieve Nnaji on CNN Connect the World (Video)

Pic of the day

On Monday, a ran dealer in Ilorin, central Nigeria,waits for customers at a market ahead of the Muslim holiday when goats or sheeps are slaughtered in commemoration of the prophet Abraham's obedience to God when he was ordered to sacrifice his son....

Photo credits to BBC Africa

Nigeria to hold presidential election on 9 April

Atiku Abubakar is one of the candidates seeking the governing party's nomination

I am surprise to see former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku still up in becoming the president of Nigeria. At this time in the world, countries are full of pride, trying to show they are becoming better. I wonder if Nigeria do have that dreams, or if the presidential aspirants do have the dream of making Nigeria one of the greatest countries in the world. All I will say is that, may the best candidate win. whoever it may be, abeg make better come to our country naija!


Officials in Nigeria have said the country will hold a presidential election on 9 April next year, ending months of uncertainty. The poll had originally been scheduled for January, but was postponed after parliament approved constitutional changes. Officials said the delay was needed so they could amend the voters' roll, which they described as deeply flawed.

James Ibori's wife, Theresa, sentenced to 5 Years in prison in UK court!

Theresa Ibori, the former First Lady of Delta State, is going to prison for between two- five years.

The London jury in her Southwark Crown Court trial returned their verdict today after she was found guilty on two counts of money laundering. James Ibori's United Kingdom lawyer, Mr. Bhadresh Gohil, who was on trial with Theresa, has been found guilty on all counts of money laundering. He has been remanded in police custody. 

Mr. Gohil will be sentenced after the conclusion of another trial involving the laundering of proceeds of V-Mobile shares by James Ibori, Henry Imashekka, David Edevbie and former Akwa Ibom governor, Victor Attah. The trial will start on Monday. 


- Sahara Reporters

Rick Ross join performance at MTV Africa awards 2010

As the countdown begins to the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), four more awesome artists have been added to the performer roster for Africa’s most exciting music event.

USA hip hop star Rick Ross, Kenya’s P-Unit, South Africa’s Jozi and Nigeria’s Wande Coal will join previously announced performers DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast), 2FACE (Nigeria), Daddy Owen (Kenya), Banky W (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (DRC), Teargas (South Africa) and Cabo Snoop (Angola).

"BLACK GOLD" New Nollywood Hit By Jeta Amata Starring Sarah Wayne Callies of Prison Break

At first it was AMAZING GRACE, now it's BLACK GOLD featuring Hollywood stars like Billy Zane (TITANIC) etc. I strongly believe more Nollywood producers and directors should emulate Jeta Amata. This guy has got some stuffs upstairs.


From award winning director, Jeta Amata, comes Black Gold, a powerful story of greed, murder and corruption in the murky waters of the volatile oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Black Gold is an epic film about environmental justice and the fight over the control of the scarce oil resources that the world runs on. The line between good and evil is blurred as corrupt government officials, greedy oil companies and violent rebels go on a war path over oil spills and degradation of the land caused by oil exploration. Starring Billy Zane, Mbong Amata, Hakeem Kae Kazim and Sarah Wayne Callies. Produced by Jeta Amata, Wilson Ebiye, Dede Mabiaku and Hakeem Kae Kazim. Original score and trailer by Joel Goffin.

Build Up Nigeria Project-Series 1

Reno Omokri Interviews Nigeria's Ambassador to The United States, Professor Ade Adefuye on The Prospect For Credible Elections in 2011, The U.S-Nigeria Bi-National Commission, Good Governance and The Doomsday Treatise by John Campbell.

Nigerian Novel "Feddie Girl" Wins USA Best Books Award

It’s a great feat for Nigeria as our own talents and skills are being recognized and honored internationally.

USABookNews.com, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of the “BEST BOOKS 2010” AWARDS (BBA) on October 26, 2010. 


Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 140 categories covering print and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2010 and late 2009, and Feddie Girl by Nona David emerged as Finalist in two categories, namely: Best Chick-Lit and Best Multicultural Fiction.

OH FILMS - THE MIRROR BOY INTERNATIONAL

THE MIRROR BOY - COMING SOON

Produced by OH Films in association with The Nollywood Film Factory

Starring Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme, Edward Kaguzuti, Fatime Jabbe with Victor Carvahlo, John Charles Njie, Momodu Musa Cisse and Felix Cisse


Film Credits

Writer/Director: Obi Emelyone
Producer: Patrick Campbell
D.O.P: Clive Norman
Film Editor: Andrew Webber for AW Broadcast
http://www.aw-broadcast.tv

Chelsea names Nigerian assistant manager

Michael Emenalo

Chelsea FC, today Thursday November 18th promoted Michael Emenalo, a former Nigerian International Player, to the role of assistant first team coach, replacing Ray Wilkins, who left the club last week. 

Behind the Scenes of Nigerian Idol Season 1

The show is billed to be a huge sensation within the African and Caribbean community. With the current success and popularity of shows like the  X Factor, ‘Nigeria Idol’ is guaranteed to bring exciting African talent and showbiz to UK’s huge African Diaspora community.

Nigerian Idol’ will broadcast on some Nigerian TV channels as shown on the website and on HiTV UK Sky digital channel 204 across the UK, Europe and in America via the Dish Network for 17 weeks starting Sunday 21st November 6pm-7pm.


Behind the Scenes of Nigerian Idol Season 1.

VIDEO: R. Kelly, 2face Idibia and One8 – Hands Across The World

Sony Music Worldwide and Rockstar4000 are proud to present the International Supergroup “One8” made up of 8 African superstars from 8 different countries and Global pop icon, R. Kelly.

The artistes include R. Kelly (USA), 2face Idibia (Nigeria), Amani (Kenya), Fally Ipupa (Congo), JK (Zambia), 4X4 (Ghana), Navio (Uganda), Alikiba (Tanzania) and Movaizhaleine (Gabon).

“Hands Across The World”, recorded last month in Chicago, is the 1st single from One8, and we’re told to expect a full-blown album, a DVD release, and a series of Diaries in the very near future (possibly before the end of the year). Visit myone8.com for more information.

Written and Produced by R. Kelly.

 


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Mike Ezuronye Wedding Pictures

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Super Falcons Picked Up From The Airport In A Truck?

The Nigeria Super Falcons that won the African Women Championships for a record Sixth times after a well deserved victory over defending champions, Equitorial Guinea in South Africa, were picked up from the airport in a trailer as shown on channels news tv.

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Akunyili Condemns Use of ‘Naija’ in Place of Nigeria

The Federal Government has condemned in strong terms the use of “Naija” in place of Nigeria, saying that such usage is “very uncharitable and unpatriotic”. 

Minister of Information and Communication, Prof. Dora Akunyili, made the remarks while receiving the participants of Heir Apparent Reality Show in her office in Abuja yesterday.

Akunyili, who frowned on the continuous misrepresentation of the country's official name in place of a “corrupt” version, said: "It is very offensive to call Nigeria ‘Naija’. We are making plans to write companies to stop using the word Naija. I have heard that name Naija in adverts. I want them to go back and remove that word.

"If anybody says this is Naija, ask the person, 'Where is Naija?' We have to stop this word because it is catching up with the young. If we don't put a stop to its usage now, it will continue to project us wrongly.”

The minister's condemnation was prompted by a sentence in the presentation of the visiting group where “our world is Naija” was inserted.


I see nothing wrong in the name naija. I so much love NAIJA. When naija is used we have these feelings of being more patriotic.. abi I lie?

Video of alleged assault on Nollywood actress Ufoma Ejenabor by Police Officers

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday said it will take a legal action against claims made by Nollywood actress, Ufoma Ejenabor. Addressing a media briefing on the issue, Segun Olusesi, the Chief of Staff of the Assembly, said the House will make the issue a deterrent case.

"MOST WANTED QUEENS" .. . Movie Trailer

CHOPA ENT - presents "MOST WANTED QUEENS" .. . Movie Trailer
An Afro-Asian movie about African students in Malaysia.

Video: The Queen Is Dead!

A chilling tale of a lady named Queen from Agbor, Delta State who lived under a bridge behind the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos for 15 years! Enslaved, constantly raped, infected with HIV and eventually died of the AIDS.  Queen had four children born to different men, as this documentary shows, her children were stolen. For 3 years, Yinka Ola-Williams investigated the whereabouts of the children...and in the process learnt about the booming child- sale and racketeering in orphanages in Nigeria. Through meticulous and relentless investigation he found her last baby alive!





Texts and Video spotted on saharareporters.com

JAHBORNE - NA SO WE GO DEY

A follow-up to his song "MAGA", this is yet another one of those songs that bring awareness to the need for better leadership in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, also a call to love one's country because no one else can love it enough to bring about the much desired changes.



Shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria.
A Wudland Production.

Exclusive: Man in disguise boards international flight

Canadian authorities are investigating an "unbelievable" incident in which a passenger boarded an Air Canada flight disguised as an elderly man, according to a confidential alert obtained by CNN.


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New Video: Blackface Naija - Balling

Blackface Naija ... Balling
Video by Obiano...
Location KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Produced by 4real Records..


Is Blackface Naija now in 4Real Records?

Exclusive pictures of P-Square's N500m mansion

"Getting a land in Omole Estate (Ikeja, Lagos) alone is N100m. When you look at the house, especially the finishing, it is over $2million. When people speculated that the house was worth N300 million, we had not even finished the interior. What do you think is the cost of a mansion that has a swimming pool, six living rooms, ten master bedrooms, all fully furnished? It's far more than the speculated N300million"

entrance view

Pastor Kumuyi's New Wife Unveiled

The new wife of Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christain Life Ministry has been unveiled. She is 65 year old former Ms Esther Folashade Blaise.

Pastor Kumuyi and new wife

Source: PM News

Nigerian, Uti, wins N30m Big Brother Africa prize

Fortune smiled on 27-year-old Nigerian musician and actor, Uti Nwachukwu, on Sunday evening, as he emerged winner of the 2010 edition of the Big Brother Africa 5 television reality show dubbed Big Brother Africa All Stars.

At the end of the 91-day show in South Africa, Uti became about N30m richer, since the value of the prize is $200,000.

The victory is also a big compensation for the Delta State-born musician and model, whose father died in August while he (son) was participating in the reality show.

Inside John Obi Mikel's House

Mikel

The Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder takes us on a tour of his gaff and reveals a small penchant for the "Thinking Man's Crumpet" - Carol Vorderman.

The Past And The Present Leaders @ Nigeria 50th

From left to right: Abdulsalami Abubakar, Ernest Shonekan, Ibrahim Babangida, Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Yakubu Gowon, Shehu Shagari and Muhammad Buhari.

Deadly Blasts Hit Nigeria Independence Day Celebration

At least eight people have been killed in explosions in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, marring celebrations to mark 50 years since independence from the UK.

Police have confirmed that two blasts outside the justice ministry were caused by car bombs.

Earlier, the militant group Mend (Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta) had threatened to target the festivities.

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Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks in Honor of Nigeria's National Day

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks in honor of Nigeria's National Day, Washington, D.C., September 30, 2010. [Go to http://www.state.gov/video for more video and text transcript.]

Four Brothers Sent To Kirikiri Prisons

I do see these guys around my church premises when I used to live in the Igando area of Lagos State. I am amazed on how they could indulge in the barbaric act!

Four brothers of the same parents have been charged to Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court for allegedly despoiling two sisters of the same parents and infecting them with venereal disease.


The brothers, Peter Eboka, 30, Chuks Eboka, 28, Emeka Eboka 26 and 22-year-old Ejike Eboka were alleged to have despoiled the victims (names withheld) aged six and seven years. The are the daughters of their neighbour.

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Viewpoint (Nigeria @ 50): What it means to be Nigerian

Why are we Nigerians not vociferously proud of our nationality?

I suppose patriotism is not the sort of thing that excites a lot of us. In fact any talk of patriotism is likely to induce a yawn or suspicion about the motive of the person raising it.

But that is not the same as saying that Nigerians have no sense of pride.

To understand patriotism's uneasy place in Nigeria, you have to go back to 1914 when the Southern and Northern protectorates and Lagos Colony were brought together to form a single country.

But I am always proud as a Nigerian when at a gathering, everyone joins in rendering the national anthem without the aid of a recording. And when you go abroad you can always tell the Nigerian from other Africans judging by his self-confident, some would say cocky, way.

The biggest mistake a non-Nigerian can make is to try to criticise the country or to even innocently join the Nigerian pastime of self-condemnation. That is when you see that, in spite of all the negativity, Nigerians care for their country and still believe that one day its much talked about potential will be realised.

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