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Nigerian-Ghanaian stand-up comedian singer and actress. She has been called "Ghana's only comedienne" and the uncontested "Queen of Ghana comedy. Some of the awards she has won include; Ghana Tertiary Awards 2016 Most Influential Student Comedian, Most Popular Student and Most Entertaining
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