Victor Essiet
5 Oct
Victor Essiet of the legendary reggae band that held sway in the 80s and 90s, The Mandators, has been honoured with Global Peace Ambassador and Music Mastermind Award by a United Nations affiliate, May Peace Prevail on Earth
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