Actress Mercy Aigbe has said that being addressed by her new title ‘Haija’ makes her happy, Igbere TV reports.
The 44-year-old said this in an Instagram post on Sunday.
She said: “Okay I must confess this Haija status is now Sweeting me. My Muslim fans y’all have a lot to teach me oh cos with this my new Muslim name I’m considering Haija Minnah baby girl for life.”
The actress sparked controversy after revealing Kazim as her husband on January 23. She was accused of breaking up the movie producer’s marriage to his wife.
Actress Ebele Okaro on Wednesday celebrated her 58th birthday, Igbere TV reports.
The actress shared a stunning photo of herself on Instagram with a goodwill message.
“I know who I am…A Child of Grace. I stand Tall, I stand Strong, I stand Evergreen, I stand Favoured, I stand Happy, I stand Blessed, I stand Healthy, I stand Joyful, I stand Gracious, I stand Wise, I stand Content, I stand as a Child of God…What can I say but Thank you Lord for Giving me another year of Life, Hope, Love and another Chance to Love you better,” she wrote.
Some of her colleagues took to the comment section of the post to celebrate her.
Celebrity photographer and singer TY Bello on Friday celebrated her 44th birthday with a new album We are Fire, Igbere TV reports.
In a video ed on Instagram, the celebrant expressed her excitement as her friends wished her a happy birthday, singing her a birthday song
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TY. 12am today with some of my favourite people and the joy in my heart cannot be contained. I’m 44 today and just released one of the most important projects of my life. I’m just super grateful. WE ARE FIRE ALBUM IS LIVE ON DIGITAL STORES.
Fellow celebrities and fans wished her a happy birthday in the comment section of the post.
Born Toyin Sokefun-Bello, TY Bello went professionally into photography in 2001 when her music band Kush was disbanded.
She was the official photographer of former President Goodluck Jonathan during his tenure in office.
She has worked with notable persons such as Genevieve Nnaji, Phyno, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the late President Musa Yar’Adua, Tony Elumelu, Deola Sagoe and others.
TY is popularly known for her song ‘Greenland’ released in 2007.
Former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Beatrice Nwaji, has acquired a new car, Igbere TV reports.
The announcement was made by a fellow housemate and finalist, Angel Smith, who congratulated the mother-of-one on her Instagram story she on Monday.
Angel wrote, “@beatriceofficial_ congratulations on your new car baby. I’m proud of you.”
The 21-year-old further noted that she was happy that girls were buying cars for themselves, adding that there was nothing better than women who had their own cars.
“All the girlies are buying themselves cars and I love that for them, to be honest. Nothing better than women in their own rides,” she wrote.
Confirming the news, Beatrice shared Angel’s posts on her own story. She also posted other congratulatory messages on the new car.
In November, Angel acquired a new Range Rover while on New Year’s Day, first runner-up of the BBnaija season six, Roseline ‘Liquorose’ Afije, also got her own car.
Actress Sola Kosoko, the daughter of veteran actor Jide Kosoko has celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary with her husband Abiodun Abina on her birthday, Igbere TV reports.
The 45-year-old poured encomium on her husband in an Instagram post on Friday. She also shared a video of them dancing together.
“It’s been 10 wonderful, awesome and fulfilling years with this handsome, courageous goal-getter, my one and only husband, Abiodun Abina. You have been a blessing.
“Number 1, as your nickname is, you shall continue to be number one in my heart. As you have been an amazing husband and an incredible father to our children, I pray God will continue to bless your hustle. We shall smash many more calenders together, forever in love. Happy birthday to me and also Happy Wedding Anniversary to us darling,” she wrote.
Fellow celebrities like Madam Saje, Kunle Afod, Olayinka Solomon, Toyin Tomato, Kemi Ojo and fans celebrated the couple in the comment section of the post.
Actress Sidikat Odukanwi 'Iyabo Oko' Is Not Dead As Confirmed By Her Daughter, Aisha And Actress Foluke Daramola
There was confusion early on Thursday morning over the reported death of veteran actress Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko,
Her daughter Bisi Aisha had announced her death in an Instagram post on Wednesday night, Igbere TV reports.
“My mum is gone. Rest well mummy. May your soul Rest In Peace mummy,” Bisi wrote.
Fellow actress Foluke Daramola-Salako also announced that the 61-year-old was dead on her Instagram page, writing “and finally we lost her. RIP Iyabo Oko. We did our best but God knows best.”
Bisi, however, returned to Instagram on Thursday morning to say her mother was not dead after all.
“Wonderful being. She moved her hand after being confirmed dead three hours ago. God, we will forever praise your HOLY name,” she wrote.
Foluke also retracted the post announcing Iyabo Oko’s death.
“Updates on Iyabo Oko. Just heard from her daughter again that she moved her hand that she’s still alive o.
“Hallelujah o she’s alive o. It was her same daughter that announced her death to me before and she was the one that said she’s alive now,” the 43-year-old wrote.
The actress wrote in another post: Yes she is already in the hospital as we speak. Thank you everyone. We still need your prayers please.”
Bisi and Foluke have deleted the posts in which they announced Iyabo Oko’s death earlier.
Comedian Mr. Jollof has cautioned those who send their first salary of the year to their pastors as seed money to put an end to that and not give any pastor their first salary as seed sowing.
Most Christians are fond of sowing seed at the beginning of the year with their first salaries and Mr. Jollof has cautioned them to stop that and not give their first salary of the year to any pastor as seed sowing as they usually do, Igbere TV reports.
According to him, instead of giving your first salary to your pastor as seed money, give it to your parents for them to bless you more than a pastor who has more than you are offering him.
Mr. Jollof used simple logic to explain his point saying you give your parents money in December for Christmas and January takes a long time before ending hence by the time you give them another money, they would have suffered a bit, hence instead of giving the money to a pastor, give it to your parents.
Moreover, sowing seed at church while your own parents are suffering doesn’t attract any blessing, so instead of watching your parents suffer, give them the money supposed to be seed money and see how you will be blessed for that.
‘Akanchawa’ gospel singer Gozie Okeke has received a gift of a Lexus car from the spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, Igbere TV reports.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Gozie shared a video of the car, thanking the priest for the gift.
“All I have to say is thank you Jesus, My father in the Lord Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka U will hear from me soon. May God keep you for me in the name of Jesus Christ Amen. I love you with ion,” he wrote.
In February 2021, the singer survived a car accident which nearly damaged his legs.
He also wrote on Facebook, thanking God for keeping him alive.
“If not for God, my life would have been cut short this morning. it was indeed a miracle. Please me to praise God for this miraculous deliverance,” he wrote.
After he got discharged, he performed at several events with the aid of a wheelchair.
Gozie is married to fellow gospel singer Njideka Okeke.
The couple got separated after they made headlines in 2012 following gay rumour and domestic abuse allegation.
They reunited four years after to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary.
Nigerian actress, Moyo Lawal, turned a new age on January 1, 2022, and she took to social media to announce and celebrate, Igbere TV reports.
The actress took to her Instagram page to share some photos of herself to celebrate both her birthday and the new year.
Sharing stunning photos on Instagram, the actress wrote; "A star was reborn …. It’s my birthday babies … .. Allow me introduce to you … #MoyoMonroe
“Happy Néw year everyone ❤️May the blessings of this néw year be with us all.”
In another post she wrote; “It’s my birthday���� …. Happy Néw year babies .. ….. … wishing you an amazing néw year full of limitless possibilities and unexpected rewards…”
Actress Mercy Johnson has celebrated her daughter Purity on the latter’s 9th birthday, Igbere TV reports.
The excitement mother shared a photo of the celebrant and her siblings with a goodwill message to her.
“OSEBHAJIMENTE, it means ‘God did not put me to shame’. My baby is 9 Today…..Lord do that which only you can do in her Life. IJN. Happy Birthday Princess Purity….@theokojiekids My Very Own Life,” she wrote.
Fellow celebrities and fans wished Purity a happy birthday in the comment section of the post.
Mercy Johnson is married to Prince Okojie. The couple has four children together.
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Kiddwaya has said the reason he is not yet married is because he is not as rich as his father Terry Waya, Igbere TV reports.
The reality star made this known in an Instagram story on Tuesday.
According to him, his mother Susan Waya expressed concern over his single status which led to the response.
“My mum says it is time for me to settle down. I told her I’m not rich like my father yet,” he wrote.
In February 2021, the 27-year-old confirmed his breakup with fellow reality star Erica.
His revelation came after a fan asked him what he meant in an interview he had with Punch saying he did not have a love life.
Kiddwaya replied the fan saying, “I feel like I need to explain myself here! So listen up carefully. She was my girlfriend at the time, and I didn’t want people to be too involved. I wanted it to be private that’s why I said what I said.
On January 10, Kiddwaya in the interview said,” I would be committed to a long-term marriage. I don’t think I have a love life. I think I have a life and I am trying to find love.”
Kiddwaya and Erica became an item after much display of affection on the season five edition of the show.
Kiddwaya’s parents gained national attention after their son partook in the reality TV show in 2020.
Terry Waya regularly posts on Instagram scenes from luxury apartments in different parts of the world he visits.
Fireboy DML’s Peru featuring Grammy award winner Ed Sheeran has caught the attention of Peruvian Government.
The South American country through its official Twitter handle said Fireboy might have got his inspiration for the smash hit track from the country’s name.
Peruvians were told by their government to listen to Peru Remix with British Singer Ed Sheeran, Igbere TV reports.
Reacting to the song, the South American country wrote: “PERU PARA, PERU PERU PARA!!! ���
Seems like @edsheeran and @fireboydml were inspired by our country to launch their newest hit? �� Have you already listened to it? It’s called “Peru” and sounds really catchy! �”
Fireboy had released the long-awaited international remix for his hit single featuring English singer Ed Sheeran.
Comedian Crazeclown on Friday celebrated his 30th birthday, days after his daughter turned one, Igbere TV reports.
The funnyman share photos of himself on Instagram, expression gratitude to God for another year.
“Officially on the 3rd floor, looking back at 30 years of my life I’m just speechless. It can only be God. I look forward to being 30, here I am and all I feel is just gratitude to God for bringing me this far. Happy birthday to me,” he wrote.
Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo has celebrated the birthday of his last child in a special way, Igbere TV reports.
Femi Adebayo is a movie director and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism and he is also the son of famous actor Adebayo Salami.
December 21 happens to be the birthday of the son of the filmmaker so he shared his photo on social media and gushed over his son.
In a poignant letter sighted on his Instagram page, the proud father was filled with prayers for the youngster, urging his ers to pray for him.
The proud father wrote: “And the baby of the house is a year older! ��� Aridunnu mi….Alhamdulilah.
“I pray the Almighty will continue to make you a source of joy to us. You shall live to make your generation proud! �”
Nigeria’s Music star, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, bought a T-Shirt from colleague Zlatan Ibile for five thousand pounds (N2,716,590.17), Igbere TV reports.
While buying the shirt, Davido said, “I don’t know how much this shirt costs but we don’t buy anything for the same price. I’m the first one to do it, I’m buying this shirt for five thousand pounds.”
The war between Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky and actress Tonto Dikeh isn’t ending anytime soon as more dirty secrets are being revealed by the former friends, Igbere TV reports.
In a new post shared by Bobrisky, he has accused Tonto Dikeh of trying to destroy her former husband Churchill Olakunle and his mother. after their dramatic breakup.
Recall that one of the most dramatic divorces Nigerians witnessed was the divorce between Nollywood actress Tonto and her husband Churchill. Before the divorce papers were signed, the two took to their social media platforms to throw unprintable words at each other.
Bobrisky has brought up Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband in their fight and has claimed that the actress sent her the full names of her former husband and his mother for him to give to his grandma to help her destroy them but he objected.
Bobrisky wrote, “Tonto y did you send me ur ex-husband full name Churchchil and his mother name ? since you have stepped on my toes, let me finish you completely…. you asked me to give his name to my grandma if she has anyone to help you destroy his life, and I told you my grandma doesn’t associate herself with anyone that destroy people name.
“She is a Muslim and she doesn’t do evil. fight with receipt darling… I don’t come out to fabricate lies and stories. Tonto ur fans need to know you are evil you come online to pretend who are you not. Thank God I didn’t listen to fight Churchchil for you because I telling you he is ur baby daddy I can’t involve in such a fight. I’m posting more receipt of ur evil deed.”
Lola Omotayo-Okoye, the wife of Peter Okoye, has ed her dad Oladipo Omotayo on the one-year anniversary of his death, saying she misses him, Igbere TV reports.
The mother of two wrote a short tribute to her father on Instagram on Thursday.
“A year ago today you ed away and it still feels like yesterday. My heart and soul will always be wounded by your loss but the memories keep me going. They say time heals everything but even after a year, my heart still aches terribly. I miss you so much papa. You left some big shoes to fill, threw me in the deep end.
“I am doing my best to take care of your queen, your beloved wife. She misses you terribly and so does Vasia. Cameron and Aliona never stop talking about you. I will keep pushing forward papa and my goal is to make you very proud of me up there in heaven, as you were on earth. I will love you forever. Rest In Perfect Peace my darling Papichka! You will never be forgotten,” she wrote.
Actress Tonto Dikeh has hit back hard at Ifemeludike for carpeting her over her comment of ignoring Kemi Olunloyo and focusing on justice calling her a Z-list actor, Igbere TV reports.
Tonto Dikeh called on her colleagues to ignore Kemi Olunloyo and her claims over the death of Sylvester and focus on fighting for justice but Ifemeludike disagreed with her on that shading Tonto of making excuses for the wrong people.
According to Tonto Dikeh, if she decides to sit down and reply to Ifemeludike, she will end up landing on Apostle’s cassava and we wonder what she means by that and which apostle she’s referring to, classifying her as a Z-list actor.
Tonto Dikeh then added that she still stands on the existing protocol for peace and they have lawyers to deal with Kemi Olunloyo because it’s obvious she knows more than the general public and she needs to give an explanation on all she said.
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has arrived the Special Offences Court in Ikeja over his alleged procurement of a “fabricated” medical report, Igbere TV reports.
Fani-Kayode is being arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice O.O Abike-Fadipe.
The anti-corruption agency claimed that Fani-Kayode procured a doctor Ogieva Oziegbe to issue the fake medical report, which he allegedly tendered in before the Federal High Court in his ongoing money laundering trial.
It was reported that the Navy personnel was placed on one-month punishment for ridiculing the Nigeria Police Force in one of his skits.
Cute Abiola, who is a skit maker, was taken into custody on November 15. He was only released on Friday, December 3 to serve his ‘light corrective punishment’ in the cantonment.
Naval spokesperson Commodore Suleman Dahun told PUNCH on Friday that the funnyman was given a ‘one-month extra duty’ after a military trial.
Actress Maryann Apollo on Friday declared herself God’s best gift to earth as she celebrated her birthday, Igbere TV reports.
In a lengthy Instagram post, the actress boasted and showered praises on herself. She also expressed gratitude to God for answering her prayers.
“Happy birthday to the best gift on earth that GOD created. When GOD was creating me he was mindful and careful about everything concerning me because am the apple of his eyes, I bless GOD for today, I bless GOD for taking time to create me and blessing me with so many gifts I can do a lot because JESUS LOVES ME, I just want to say thank you odogwu akataka, thank you ebube dike, Olowogbogboro thank you the undefeated heavyweight champion, thank you the GOD that sitted on the highest throne and uses the earth as his footstool, thank you kabi esi, thank you osmiri atata, thank you most beautiful, most kind GOD.
“You’re GOD all by yourself, am honoured and grateful that you added another year to my years on earth. Thank you SIR, thank you the monarch of my life. I lift up my eyes to the hills where cometh my help alone, I see all you do for me, I see all the prayers you answered, I see all the healing, I see how you stop all the storms, I see everything that YOU do for me, Thank YOU, PAPA, am honoured and grateful. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MOST AWESOME MOST LOVED DAUGHTER YOU CREATED, I LOVE YOU JESUS FOR LIFE,” she wrote.
Fellow celebrities like Monalisa Chinda, Uche Ogbodo, Uche Elendu, Jennifer Eliogu, Padita Agu and Kelvin Ikeduba wished the actress a happy birthday in the comment section of the post.
Maryann started her acting career in 1998.
The actress has starred in several movies like Dirty Secret, The Wind, Home Apart, ion of Life, Lost Battle, My Time, Perfect Blend and Iron Lady.
She Did Plastic Surgery, Went To Nightclub And Got COVID-19 — Ned Nwoko On Separation From Moroccan Wife
Ned Nwoko, the husband of actress Regina Daniels, has said that his marriage to his Moroccan wife, Laila Charani, ended due to “irreconcilable differences rooted in indecent conduct on the latter’s part which started whilst she was on holiday in London.”
A statement from Nwoko’s media team via Instagram on Wednesday, December 8, denied rumours that the divorce was linked to the use of a local aphrodisiac called ‘Kayamata’, sold by Hauwa Mohammed, popularly known as Jaruma, Igbere TV reports.
In the statement, Ned accused Laila of meeting with a man at a hotel during her vacation in London. The woman was also accused of abandoning their kids.
Explaining the circumstances that led to the divorce, the statement said, “When she got to London, she abandoned the kids. No money was spent on them for their clothes. She did not take them to shops but spent money on herself. She was also in with a man. Laila was always on the phone with a strange man. From secret findings, the relationship with the man started sometime in January 2021.
The statement also said that Laila contracted COVID-19 at a nightclub in London and had undergone plastic surgery without informing her husband.
“She did plastic surgery without informing her husband. She went to a nightclub and got coronavirus there. The neglect of the kids, violence on them, plastic surgery without knowledge of her husband, wayward lifestyle abroad, with a man, police case and involvement of a lawyer in London were the major concerns that Ned Nwoko found disturbing and unacceptable. In all the weighty allegations, her only defense was that someone ‘set her up’ She never explained who did and for what purpose. When she returned to Nigeria from the UK, Ned Nwoko refused to see her and instead asked her to leave, as he could not condone her indiscretions anymore.”
On Monday, November 1, 2021, Laila publicly revealed that she was divorced from the politician. As a result, some fans accused Regina Daniels of using ‘kayamata’ to end her husband’s marriage to the Moroccan model.
Laila was Ned’s fifth wife. The estranged couple has three children together.
Wife of the Olu of Warri Olori Atuwatse III on Monday lent her voice to the call for justice for Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, who died after allegedly being attacked for refusing to a cult.
Olori Atuwatse, in an Instagram post, said the incident could have been avoided if those to whom the boy was placed in their care were paying attention.
“The well-being of a child is more important than your reputation and your pay cheque,” she said.
The queen added that the school must take responsibility for its negligence and the perpetrators brought to book.
Igbere TV reports that five students were named to have carried out the act, according to Oromoni’s father.
Olori Atuwatse advised that parents should see themselves as their children’s first teachers and first schools.
She said, “Our primary responsibility is to raise cultured wholesome children out of our homes. It all starts in the home. We must train our children to know justice and fairness, to walk justice and fairness, to know equity, humility and humanity. We must learn to parent their emotions: we must teach them empathy and we must mould them to be resilient.
“Nonetheless, the blood of this innocent child, Sylvester, cries out on the streets of Nigeria and justice has to answer to that call. Justice has to be meted out not tomorrow, not next week but today. Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Let it wash over the entire nation and expose all the other crimes against children that have been hidden.”
She also sent her condolences to the family, praying for comfort for them and the entire nation.
The sister of late Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College, Amira Oghenetejiri Oromoni, on Saturday, penned down a birthday message to her late brother, Igbere TV reports.
The 12-year-old died after he was allegedly beaten up by his schoolmates over his refusal to a cult group.
Amira in her birthday message to her late brother charged people not to write sad comments on her page as she will delete it if any is found.
She further stated that she is celebrating her brother because she knows God has a reason for taking him during his birthday week.
Amira, “This is not a heartbreaking post but a celebratory one.
My baby took off me couple days to his birthday but I accepted that God has a reason for even taking my daboyy during his birthday week because he wanted him to still be celebrated even in his absence and that’s why I am writing this.
“I love my baby and I am happy the pain is over.
“I am a 16-year old that lost my only younger brother but I know God has provided me with a new reason to live life happily with my 8 siblings instead of 9❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️happy heavenly birthday my baby boy…OROMONI SYLVESTER JUNIOR OROMONI. Our small Daddy.
“PLEASE NO SAD COMMENTS…I will Delete it�!!!��….#justiceforsylvester”
Nigerian actor and lawyer Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has presented his book The Testator to Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa during the Delta State Economic Summit, Igbere TV reports.
The 51-year-old took to his official Instagram on Wednesday to share the video of himself presenting the book to the governor.
“Happening NOW at the Delta State Economic Summit (The Economy of Talent) . Presenting The Testator to His Excellency, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Executive Governor, Delta State,” the actor wrote.
Presenting tey book to Governor Okowa, Kanayo said the book was one of the reasons why he read law adding that the book would be adapted to a Netflix movie in two years.
Billionaire business man and politician, Ned Nwoko, also got a copy of the book, praised Kanayo for a “well-written” piece.
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the dramatic moment a pastor got into a tussle with a ‘mad man’ while trying to heal him in public.
In the Video obtained by Igbere TV, the pastor could be seen laying hands on the mad man in public as people watched.
He prayed and cast away the demons possessing the man, but it was to no avail as the mad man didn’t regain his right senses.
The video has generated lots of reactions from s of the internet.
A Nigerian-based lesbian has sparked reactions online for recording an altercation with her mother over her sexuality, Igbere TV reports.
Many online s have rebuked the lady, identified as Amara, for recording a conversation that should have something private between the lady and her mum.
In the 1 minute long video obtained by Igbere TV, Amara could be heard saying,
"Mummy, I'm done... I'm done trying... I'm not your problem... I'm not a sin; I'm not a bad thing; I'm not your problem; I don't believe that it is my fault people are judgemental... It's not my fault people are pointing fingers at me while I walk."
Amara's mother could be heard in the background, suggesting that Amara was the one who gave people who were pointing fingers at her "breaking news." "Na you give them topic naw," her mother could be heard saying calmly.
Amara responded, saying, "I'm the one that gave them topic?... I'm very sorry people are pointing fingers at you, but I don't believe it is my fault. It is their [referring to the judgemental people's] fault. It is not my fault we are living in Nigeria where these things are hard."
Her mother responded that she [the mother] was the one at fault before Amara later ended the video.
While many believe that no part of the video that Amara shared online proves that her mother is homophobic or violent towards her, many believe Amara is trying to use the video as evidence to seek asylum in a country that protects homosexuals in Nigeria is not a country that does.
It was gathered that Amara was sent abroad when she was 15 years old before returning to her home as a 'lesbian.'
See reaction below;
"Why is this conversation not private? That woman was not even sounding homophobic or something, she’s probably stressed from judgment from people, this girl really want people to drag her mother on social media?” a identified as Caramel asked.
“The woman was still speaking calmly sef, even while she was raising her voice, sounds like someone she just needs to sit and have an actual conversation with!”
“She is from a well to do home! She went abroad for schooling as young as when she was 15years Old. I am still in shock about how she veered off.”
“She dey compile her japa Resume with this video.”
“I really don't get why parents can't have honest conversation with their children these days without the child recording and posting on social media. Must we know everything? Kuku start a reality TV show. Meanwhile, what happened to 14 years again?”
“Amara is one of the most brilliant youngsters I ever taught. Very intelligent and very emotional... I continue to blame the parents for sending her out to school abroad at such an early age without any body acting "In-Loco Parentis.”
“I hope she gets the asylum she is looking for, cause I don't understand all these unnecessary clout.”
“And of course the camera had to be turned on. How else can you convince Canada to grant you asylum because your life is in danger for being Lesbian in Nigeria? God bless the hustle sha. Yeye dey smell.”
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