Official Nickelodeon Africa press release:
NOMINATIONS FOR NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2021
Master KG, Zozibini Tunzi, Thuso Mbedu, Siya Kolisi, Sheebah, Sadio Mane, Bonang Matheba, Elsa Majimbo and more nominated for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021
Kenan Thompson to host the Kcas 2021, Monday 15 March at 17h30 Cat On Nicktoons (Dstv Channel 308)
Nickelodeon brings kids on an Orange Blimp Tour Around the World
@Nickelodeon_Africa #KCA
JOHANNESBURG, 04 FEBRUARY 2020: Actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live legend, Kenan Thompson (Kenan, All That) will take kids on a wild and slimy ride as host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. With Thompson at the helm, kids and parents around the world will literally be part of this year’s show like never before for an epic celebration of fan-favourite stars across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. Locally, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 will broadcast on NickToons (DStv Channel 308) Monday, 15 March 2021 at 17:30 CAT. The show will also repeat on Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) on Wednesday, 17 March at 15:05 CAT.
For the first time ever, Nickelodeon’s Orange Blimp will leave the KCA venue and take fans on a wild ride around the world and beyond. Filled with slime and messy stunts, viewers will travel to outer space, Bikini Bottom and right into celebrities’ homes using XR technology. This year’s show will also feature live and interactive fan walls that bring celebrities and families at home to the main stage; second screen live voting all night long where fans stay in control; and a KCA award presented by one lucky family chosen during the show.
Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager at ViacomCBS Networks Africa commented, “Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 unites children and families across the globe by providing them with a powerful platform to celebrate their favourite personalities. We are especially proud of the incredible diversity of representation across the continent and congratulate all nominees who are positively representing Africa at this global event. Parents and kids can expect lots of fun, slime, inspiration and laughter from this year’s innovative show.”
The six prominent African stars that have been nominated to represent Africa in the Favourite African Star category, include: Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi (South Africa), actress Thuso Mbedu (South Africa), two time nominee, philanthropist and Springbok Rugby Captain Siya Kolisi (South Africa), Liverpool Football Club soccer star Mo Salah (Egypt), Sadio Mane Liverpool midfielder (Senegal) and Sheebah Karungi leading dancer and songstress (Uganda).
In the Favourite African Social Media Star category social media sensation Elsa Majimbo (Kenya) is nominated alongside entrepreneur and media personality Bonang Matheba (South Africa), social media comedy group Ikorodu Bois (Nigeria), comedian and script-writer Emmanuella (Nigeria), social media magician Wiam Van den Berg (South Africa) and sensational youth dance group Ghetto Kids (Uganda). Internationally acclaimed Jerusalema hitmaker MasterKG (South Africa) is nominated in the Global Music Star category, representing African music alongside fellow nominees: BTS (Asia),David Guetta (Europe), Savannah Clarke (Australia), Taylor Swift (North America) and Sebastian Yatra (Latin America).
Today’s news also included this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards nominees. Leading the pack with the most nods are: Justin Bieber with five; Stranger Things with four; and Ariana Grande, The Croods: A New Age, Henry Danger, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Soul, Trolls World Tour and Wonder Woman 1984, all tied with three nominations each. Musical performances will be announced shortly.
Beginning today, fans can cast votes on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, kca.nickelodeon.tv, and on the Screens Up app on supported iPad, iPhone and Android devices in the U.S. International fans can cast votes through the Nick Play app in regions where it is available. Fans will also be able to cast their votes through social media on Twitter.
Thompson is no stranger to Nickelodeon, having won a coveted Kids’ Choice Awards orange blimp for “Favourite Male TV Star” for his work in Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy hit All That in 2000. He was also nominated in that same category in 1998 alongside his longtime collaborator Kel Mitchell, who both serve as executive producers for the current iteration of All That which premiered in 2019.
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 is sponsored by Barbie®, Goldfish® Flavor Blasted® crackers, got milk?, LEGO® VIDIYO™, Olive Garden®, and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 nominees are:
Favourite African Star
Zozibini Tunzi (South Africa)
Thuso Mbedu (South Africa)
Siya Kolisi (South Africa)
Mo Salah (Egypt)
Sadio Mane (Senegal)
Sheebah Karungi (Uganda)
Favourite African Social Media Star
Elsa Majimbo (Kenya)
Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
Ikorodu Bois (Nigeria)
Emmanuella (Nigeria)
Wiam Van Den Berg (South Africa)
Ghetto Kids (Uganda).
Favourite Global Music Star – Music
Bts (Asia)
Savannah Clarke (Australia)
David Guetta (Europe)
Master Kg (Africa)
Taylor Swift (North America)
Sebastián Yatra (Latin America)
Television:
Favourite Kids Tv Show
Alexa & Katie
Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
Danger Force
Henry Danger
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Raven’s Home
Favourite Family Tv Show
Black-Ish
Cobra Kai
Fuller House
The Mandalorian
Stranger Things
Young Sheldon
Favorite Reality Show
America’s Got Talent
American Idol
American Ninja Warrior Junior
Lego Masters
The Masked Singer
The Voice
Favourite Animated Series
Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks
The Boss Baby: Back In Business
Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar
The Loud House
Spongebob Squarepants
Teen Titans Go!
Favourite Female Tv Star
Ella Anderson (Piper Hart, Henry Danger)
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)
Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Fuller House)
Camila Mendes (Veronica Lodge, Riverdale)
Raven-Symoné (Raven Baxter, Raven’s Home)
Sofia Wylie (Gina, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
Favourite Male Tv Star
Iain Armitage (Sheldon Cooper, Young Sheldon)
Joshua Bassett (Ricky, High School Musical: The Musical Series)
Dylan Gilmer (Young Dylan, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)
Caleb Mclaughlin (Lucas Sinclair, Stranger Things)
Jace Norman (Henry Hart/Kid Danger, Henry Danger And Danger Force)
Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler, Stranger Things)
Film:
Favourite Movie
Dolittle
Hamilton
Hubie Halloween
Mulan
Sonic The Hedgehog
Wonder Woman 1984
Favourite Movie Actress
Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes, Enola Holmes)
Gal Gadot (Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984)
Anne Hathaway (Grand High Witch, The Witches)
Vanessa Hudgens (Princesses, The Princess Switch: Switched Again)
Yifei Liu (Mulan, Mulan)
Melissa Mccarthy (Carol Peters, Superintelligence)
Favourite Movie Actor
Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik, Sonic The Hedgehog)
Robert Downey Jr. (Dr. John Dolittle, Dolittle)
Will Ferrell (Lars Erickssong, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga)
Lin-Manuel Miranda (Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton)
Chris Pine (Steve Trevor, Wonder Woman 1984)
Adam Sandler (Hubie Dubois, Hubie Halloween)
Favourite Animated Movie
Onward
The Croods: A New Age
Phineas And Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe
Trolls World Tour
Scoob!
Soul
Favourite Voice From An Animated Movie
Tina Fey (22, Soul)
Jamie Foxx (Joe Gardner, Soul)
Anna Kendrick (Poppy, Trolls World Tour)
Chris Pratt (Barley Lightfoot, Onward)
Ryan Reynolds (Guy, The Croods: A New Age)
Emma Stone (Eep, The Croods: A New Age)
Justin Timberlake (Branch, Trolls World Tour)
Music:
Favourite Female Artist
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Favourite Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Post Malone
Shawn Mendes
Harry Styles
The Weeknd
Favourite Music Group
Black Eyed Peas
Blackpink
Bts
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Onerepublic
Favourite Music Collaboration
“Be Kind” – Marshmello & Halsey
“Holy” – Justin Bieber Ft. Chance The Rapper
“Ice Cream” – Blackpink & Selena Gomez
“Lonely” – Justin Bieber & Benny Blanco
“Rain On Me” – Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
“Stuck With U” – Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber
Favourite Song
“Blinding Lights” The Weeknd
“Cardigan” By Taylor Swift
“Dynamite” By Bts
“Toosie Slide” By Drake
“Wonder” By Shawn Mendes
“Yummy” By Justin Bieber
Favourite Global Music Star
Bts (Asia)
Savannah Clarke (Australia)
David Guetta (Europe)
Master Kg (Africa)
Taylor Swift (North America)
Sebastián Yatra (Latin America)
Other Categories:
Favourite Female Social Star
Emma Chamberlain
Charli D’amelio
Gamergirl
Addison Rae
Jojo Siwa
Maddie Ziegler
Favourite Male Social Star
James Charles
Jason Derulo
David Dobrik
Mrbeast
Ninja
Ryan’s World
Favourite Female Sports Star
Simone Biles
Alex Morgan
Naomi Osaka
Candace Parker
Megan Rapinoe
Serena Williams
Favourite Male Sports Star
Tom Brady
Stephen Curry
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Lionel Messi
Russell Wilson
Favourite Video Game
Among Us
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Fortnite
Minecraft
Pokémon Go
Roblox
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions and overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content. Michael Dempsey serves as executive producer, with Amy Johnson and Magda Liolis serving as co-executive producers. Nickelodeon’s Unscripted Content executives Rob Bagshaw and Paul J Medford also serve as executive producers. The ceremony is directed by Glenn Weiss.
Thompson stars in and executive produces the new NBC comedy Kenan, premiering Feb. 16 at 8:30 p.m. He is currently in his 18th season on Saturday Night Live as the show’s longest-running cast member. He has made numerous contributions to SNL with his slew of hilarious impressions that include Rev. Al Sharpton, Charles Barkley, Steve Harvey and David Ortiz, and memorable
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From Times Live:
Mzansi’s faves bag nominations at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2021
Master KG, Zozibini Tunzi, Thuso Mbedu, Siya Kolisi, Bonang Matheba and more got the nod at the awards ...
The 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards nominees have been announced and it looks like it's going to be a battle of the fan bases as six major Mzansi stars scored nods from the popular global awards.
Master KG, Zozibini Tunzi, Thuso Mbedu, Siya Kolisi, Bonang Matheba as well as social media sensation Wian van den Berg were recognised by the panel as some of the kids' favourites.
Representing SA in the Favourite African Star category are Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, actress Thuso Mbedu and two-time nominee, philanthropist and Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi.
Then in the Favourite African Social Media Star category, entrepreneur and media personality Bonang Matheba and social media magician Wian van den Berg get to represent Mzansi against very strong competition, with the likes of social media sensation Elsa Majimbo from Kenya vying for the title.
Internationally acclaimed Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG is nominated in the Global Music Star category, representing African music against superstars such as David Guetta and Taylor Swift.
Master KG didn't waste time in starting to mobilise for votes.
In 2019, AKA became the first SA rapper to win the award when he scooped the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice's Favourite SA Star award at a glitzy ceremony in LA.
He dedicated the win to his daughter Kairo, his fans and also rapper Kwesta, whose wedding AKA missed to attend the award ceremony.
Then last year Tsonga rapper Sho Madjozi's proudly African attitude and colourful personality won her the orange trophy in the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2020's Favourite African Star category.
In a statement sent to TshisaLIVE, the musician thanked her global fans and made it known that Africa was coming for everything.
“Our job is to work, move forward and never reverse. Nickelodeon thank you for this amazing award and to everyone that voted. I am so excited! World, we have one message for you, Africa is coming and we are coming for you,” she said at the time.
With all these faves competing for the awards, their fans have their work cut out for them. At least, if the TL is anything to go by, the fans are excited and are already voting to make sure their faves bring the award home.
We bet the #BForce, the #TeamMasterKG and all the other squads are already camping on the TL on some:
“Let the voting begin!”
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From BBC Pidgin:
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards: Emmaunuella, Ikorodu Bois, and Elsa Majimbo dey part 2021 nominees
Di ogbonge awards wey dem dey call di Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards (KCA) don drop dia 2021 nominees list and may fans dey go gaga.
Dis year nominees get pipo like Ikorodu Bois, Emmanuella, Elsa Majimbo, Bonang Matheba, Mo Salah, Master KG plus GhettoKids and more. Di competition dey tough for di Favourite African Social Media Star award wey some veterans and some fresh face wey ginger pipo all ova di world.
Actor, comedian, Saturday Night Live legend — and Kids' Choice Award winner! — Kenan Thompson, na di host of di show wey go shele on Monday March 15.
From now now, fans fit cast votes for Twitter and at KidsChoiceAwards.com, and for Screens Up app wey dey work for iPad, iPhone, and Android devices for di U.S.
African celebrities plus fans go dey ready wella to vote for "Favourite African Act" and di "Favourite African Social Media Star" categories.
Nigerian stars na im take over for di "Favourite African Social Media Star" part wey get Ikorodu Bois and Emmanuella as nominees from di kontri, den dem come get Elsa Majimbo from Kenya plus Ghetto Kids, Bonang and Wian Van den Berg.
For di "Favourite Africa Act" category, dem get South African national rugby team captain Siya Kolisi, Zozibini Tunzi and Emmy-nominated South African actress Thuso Mbedu, den football sports star Mo Salah from Egypt and Sadio Mane from Senegal and den Ugandan singer Sheebah.
Last year, South Africa Rapper Sho Madjozi win di title of "Favourite African Act" from di virtual awards.
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From Daily Post:
Ikorodu Bois nominated for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award
Nigerian Online Comedy Group, Ikorodu Bois have been nominated for the Favourite African Social Media Star category at the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards which is also known as KCASs is an annual American children’s awards ceremony show that is produced by Nickelodeon.
The nomination list for the awards was released on its official website with two Nigerian-kid superstars contesting for a spot in the award category.
Ikorodu Bois, popularly known for recreating videos, Hollywood movie trailers, and epic pictures were nominated alongside Emmanuella Samuel, a.k.a Emmanuella, 10-year old comedian from Markangel comedy, South Africa’s Bonang, Uganda’s Ghetto kids, Kenya’s Elsa Majimbo and Wain Van Den berg – south Africa.
Reacting, the online comedy group took to their Twitter handle to share the good news.
“Good news! We have just been nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award.
“Please guys vote for us,” the tweet said.
Recall the Ikorodu Bois were earlier invited to the United States by Russo Brothers, co-producers of American action-thriller film, Extraction 2.
The talented teenagers who are famous for remaking popular music videos and Hollywood films were invited to the premiere of the Extraction, sequel to their viral remake of the movie trailer.
They were also gifted cameras, Apple computers and equipment by Netflix
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FLY THE AFRICAN FLAG AT THE 2021 NICKELODEON’S KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS
Mo Salah, Emanuella & Vanessa Nakate fly the African Flag at the 2021 Nickelodeon’s Kids' Choice Awards
Africa’s young female talent scoops accolades at the Nickelodeon’s Kids' Choice Awards 2021, as Nigeria’s Emanuella is crowned ‘Favourite African Social Media Star”
Uganda’s Vanessa Nakate emerges as 'Together for Good’ winner as the Nickelodeon’s Kids' Choice Awards 2021 highlights winners and a Guinness Book Record for Slimes
@Nickelodeon_Africa #KCA
JOHANNESBURG, 15 MARCH 2021: Nickelodeon’s Orange Blimp took fans on a virtual ride around the world and beyond at this year’s Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. Hosted by Kenan Thompson (Kenan, Saturday Night Live), the KCAs featured show-stopping performances by Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Justin Bieber, celebrity appearances, exciting surprises and the net’s signature green slime, and revealed kids’ favourite tv shows, movies, music and more. The show will broadcast on NickToons (DStv Channel 308) Monday, 15 March 2021 at 17:30 CAT and repeat on Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) on Wednesday, 17 March at 15:05 CAT.
Nigeria’s comedian Emanuella and Egypt's Liverpool Football Club soccer star Mo Salah scooped the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards for the Favourite African Star and Favourite African Social Media Star respectively. Vanessa Nakate honoured with the Together for Good Africa Award for her efforts in educating society about the effects of climate change.
Nigeria’s comedy star, Emanuella Samuel, known as Emanuella has - by public voting - emerged the winner of the "Favourite African Social Media Star" category at the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. Emanuella was nominated alongside Nigerian comedy group - Ikorodu bois, South African Magician - Wian Van Den Berg; Ugandan Youth Dance Group - Ghetto Kids, Kenyan social media sensation - Elsa Majimbo and South African media personality - Bonang Matheba.
In the Favourite African Star category, Egyptian footballer and Liverpool Football Club foward, Mo Salah was nominated alongside his team-mate , Senegal's Sadio Mane Liverpool midfielder, Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, South Africa actress Thuso Mbedu (South Africa), philanthropist and South Africa Springbok Rugby Captain Siya Kolisi and Uganda's Sheebah Karungi leading dancer and songstress.
Speaking on this year’s African talents who emerged as winners, Monde Twala, Senior Vice President & GM ViacomCBS networks Africa commented, “Africa is indisputably brimming with talent, and it is such a huge feat to witness two young, talented and inspiring female winners from Nigeria and Uganda emerge triumphantly at the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. At ViacomCBS Networks Africa, we are deeply vested in showcasing African talent on the world stage across our platforms. The youth generation contribute significantly to bringing kids hope, enthusiasm and courage to kids across the continent,” he concluded.
The ecstatic Favourite African Star winner Mo Salah commented, “It is great to be nominated for the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and it’s more amazing to have won the Favourite African Star Award, thank you everyone for voting for me and remember to stay safe."
Expressing her delight at receiving the Award, Emanuella said, “I am so happy to be a winner, thank you! To all my fans out there, [I say] thank you. To all those who voted for me, I love you so much, this win would not have been possible without you”. The young star also took the opportunity to urge viewers not to “forget to stay safe”. “Always stay at home and remember to clean your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitisers. We love you so much”, she added.
The African Together for Good winner, Vanessa Nakate commented, "It is really awesome to have been selected for the Together For Good Award, it is so amazing to see my efforts for climate justice being recognised, we will continue to educate the society about the effects of climate change."
The Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 will air live on Monday 15 March at 17:30pm WAT on NickToons (DSTV Channel 308) and reruns on Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) on Wednesday, 17 March at 15:05pm WAT.
Other major highlights from Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 include:
- Special remarks from Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, introduced by actress Jennifer Garner, as part of the show’s Generation Change presentation, which recognized kids’ strength and courage to create a better world for future generations;
- Performances by Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Justin Bieber of his chart-topping hit “Intentions,” joined by Quavo and introduced by Hailey Bieber; and a medley of his latest singles, “Hold On” and “Anyone;”
- The Guinness World Record for the most simultaneous slimings
- The winning Baby category – Baby Shark
- The reunion of Nickelodeon’s iCarly cast members Miranda Cosgrove (Carly Shay), Jerry Trainor (Spencer Shay) and Nathan Kress (Freddie Benson) as they presented the KCA for “Favorite Movie;”
- An exclusive sneak peek clip of PAW Patrol: The Movie, teased by members of the voice cast, Kim Kardashian, Tyler Perry, Yara Shahidi and Marsai Martin;
- Outrageous and epic slimings of Robert Downey Jr., Charli D’Amelio, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Liza Koshy, as well as KCA host, Kenan Thompson;
- Setting a Guinness World Record for the most simultaneous slimings;
- Live and interactive fan walls showcasing families at home, with a special KCA award presented to one lucky family that was chosen during the show;
- And celebrity appearances from Gal Gadot, Millie Bobby Brown, BTS, Addison Rae, Sofía Vergara, David Dobrik, Tiffany Haddish, Anna Kendrick, Dove Cameron, Heidi Klum, Terry Crews, Dixie D’Amelio, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Joshua Bassett, Anthony Anderson, Dani & Dannah Lane and Iain Armitage; as well as Nickelodeon stars: JoJo Siwa; That Girl Lay Lay; Jules LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels (Side Hustle); Gabrielle Nevaeh Green and Darci Lynne (Unfiltered); and Young Dylan (Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan).
The following are Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021:
(AFRICA) - FAVOURITE AFRICAN SOCIAL MEDIA STAR: Emmanuella
TOGETHER FOR GOOD (AFRICA): Vanessa Nakate
FAVOURITE AFRICAN STAR: Mo-Salah
TELEVISION:
FAVOURITE KIDS TV SHOW: Alexa & Katie
FAVOURITE FAMILY TV SHOW: Stranger Things
FAVOURITE REALITY SHOW: America’s Got Talent
FAVOURITE ANIMATED SERIES: SpongeBob SquarePants
FAVOURITE FEMALE TV STAR: Millie Bobby Brown
FAVOURITE MALE TV STAR: Jace Norman
FILM:
FAVOURITE MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984
FAVOURITE MOVIE ACTRESS: Millie Bobby Brown
FAVOURITE MOVIE ACTOR: Robert Downey Jr.
FAVOURITE ANIMATED MOVIE: Soul
FAVOURITE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE: Anna Kendrick
MUSIC:
FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST: Ariana Grande
FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST: Justin Bieber
FAVOURITE MUSIC GROUP: BTS
FAVOURITE MUSIC COLLABORATION: “Stuck with U” – Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber
FAVOURITE SONG: “Dynamite” – BTS
FAVOURITE GLOBAL MUSIC STAR: BTS
OTHER CATEGORIES:
FAVOURITE FEMALE SOCIAL STAR: Charli D’Amelio
FAVOURITE MALE SOCIAL STAR: James Charles
FAVOURITE FEMALE SPORTS STAR: Simone Biles
FAVOURITE MALE SPORTS STAR: LeBron James
FAVOURITE VIDEO GAME: Among Us
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Originally published: Friday, February 05, 2021.
H/T: IOL; Additional source: The Guardian.
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