Black Stars threaten AFCON Qualifier boycott

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Kk 9 years ago

Yes, I support you do play but in same I encourage govt through the to invite the local players because for now there is no money so go and do your business .

Yes, I support you do play but in same I encourage govt through the to invite the local players because for now there is no money so go and do your business .
Mr.N 9 years ago

I am for it just stay put. It a good news for Ghana. We will save money.

I am for it just stay put. It a good news for Ghana. We will save money.
Abraham UK 9 years ago

Money will be saved to pay the Black Queens.

Money will be saved to pay the Black Queens.
Brian Williams 9 years ago

Yea save money for Mahama and NDC thieves.

Yea save money for Mahama and NDC thieves.
kookzi 9 years ago

What does football bring to us as? In fact the only beneficiaries are the players themselves and yetvthey make it seem as though they do us favour when they play for Ghana . we don't care if black stars is dissolved tomorrow. ...
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What does football bring to us as? In fact the only beneficiaries are the players themselves and yetvthey make it seem as though they do us favour when they play for Ghana . we don't care if black stars is dissolved tomorrow. We ll save money if that were to happen
Slimzay***The Unshakable Shaker*** 9 years ago

Mr No Nonsense!! Waow, you haven't changed a bit, bro. Always say it as it is? We will save money, you say? Are we all forgetting that the continental competitions these players devote their time and energy playing do bring t ...
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Mr No Nonsense!! Waow, you haven't changed a bit, bro. Always say it as it is? We will save money, you say? Are we all forgetting that the continental competitions these players devote their time and energy playing do bring the country some funds? Those funds, do we give all to these players? I don't think so.

To me, this story is not true though most of us know their bonuses have not been paid and my question is, where are the funds generated from all the competitions including the WC? We also know that when these funds are provided by FIFA, they go to the GFA then to the Sports Ministry. Between these two organizations, can someone tell me the last stop of these funds?

Let us be patience with this article because it may not be true. Moreover, which one of us could tell me the nation didn't give him a platform during his upcoming in life. The grounds and the lands most children played ball on, who provided that? The educational institutions we attended, who provided those? If all these were provided by the country for both us the these players, whose fault was it that some of us didn't excel in the game but others did. Those who advanced in education, are they working for free? Don't they demand their salaries?

Think about that, folks
DIET 9 years ago

MONEY IS NOT THE END OF EVERYTHING. THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN THESE PLAYERS WOULD NEED THE NATION TO MAKE CERTAIN GUARANTEES ON THEIR BEHALF. MEANWHILE THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD WITHDRAW FROM ALL COMPETITIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

MONEY IS NOT THE END OF EVERYTHING. THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN THESE PLAYERS WOULD NEED THE NATION TO MAKE CERTAIN GUARANTEES ON THEIR BEHALF. MEANWHILE THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD WITHDRAW FROM ALL COMPETITIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Rasheed 9 years ago

Nyantakyi and his coefficient recipients should wear jerseys and go and represent black stars.That ugly boy should be allowed to run on the field until his lungs start to burn.

Nyantakyi and his coefficient recipients should wear jerseys and go and represent black stars.That ugly boy should be allowed to run on the field until his lungs start to burn.
Dan 9 years ago

Rasheed, do know under what basis promises are made to the national teams AND by who? What's the sense in making promises when they can't be honoured? Also, do you know of any nation that doles out $100,000 + a car valued at ...
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Rasheed, do know under what basis promises are made to the national teams AND by who? What's the sense in making promises when they can't be honoured? Also, do you know of any nation that doles out $100,000 + a car valued at $35,000 per a player? If the promises are based on the monies coming from FIFA and are paid to GFA, then the players demands are absolutely justified. It's now becoming too embarrassing. Brazil, AAG and now a boycott threat! ENOUGH!!!
SAVE GHANA 9 years ago

NYANTEKYI WILL BE THE SHOTS STOPPER.

KWASIAFUOR GHANA FICKING LEADERS.

AAALL THEY KNOW IS TO CREATE LOOT AND SHARE.

ALL THOSE MONIES PAID OUT TO GFA AND SPORTS MINISTRY OFFICIALS WHO MEVER KICKED A SINGLE BALL AT THE ...
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NYANTEKYI WILL BE THE SHOTS STOPPER.

KWASIAFUOR GHANA FICKING LEADERS.

AAALL THEY KNOW IS TO CREATE LOOT AND SHARE.

ALL THOSE MONIES PAID OUT TO GFA AND SPORTS MINISTRY OFFICIALS WHO MEVER KICKED A SINGLE BALL AT THE BRAZIL WORLD CUP COULD HAVE BEEN DAVED AAND USED TO PAY THE PLAYERS.

GFA AND SPORTS MINISTRY OFFICIALS ARE PAID MONTHLY SALARIES LIKE ANY OTHER WORKER IN GHANA IS, AO WHY WERE SOME OF THEM PAID FIVKONG APPRARANCE FEES?

THYA'S MY QUESTION. APPEARANCE FRES MUST BE APID TO THE PLAYERS ONLY, AND NOBODY ELSE.

GHANA'S FUCKING SUCCESSIVE LEADERS HAVE BANKRUPTED THE COUNTRY.

Voice of Reason 9 years ago

I suggest the players will train, get ready, dress up, walk to the field and after the national anthem, they all walk off the field. The bulk of the money comes from the organizers of the event, not individual governments.
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I suggest the players will train, get ready, dress up, walk to the field and after the national anthem, they all walk off the field. The bulk of the money comes from the organizers of the event, not individual governments.

This is the same way they treat soldiers who survive peacekeeping.

The government still believes in the stupid African thinking that a minister should make more money than a soccer player because the former, in most cases, has a higher formal education. They don’t agree that the money you make depends on how much money your work brings in.
YOU SAY WETTIN? 9 years ago

If you don't play who cares.

If you don't play who cares.
OFOSUAA 9 years ago

WAAA LOOOOOOK.... unpaid bonuses-Ghana Vs Mauritius as well as their international friendly against Togo as the basis for the boycott.

WAAA LOOOOOOK.... unpaid bonuses-Ghana Vs Mauritius as well as their international friendly against Togo as the basis for the boycott.
OSABERIMA 9 years ago

Now you are fighting for your money? You have fought for Muntari

Now you are fighting for your money? You have fought for Muntari
Kofi - USA 9 years ago

You were not the only players that were on the pitch. Other side played on the pitch too and that is all that they have. If FIFA agreed that you should play on that pitch stop whining. You could end your career by getting ou ...
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You were not the only players that were on the pitch. Other side played on the pitch too and that is all that they have. If FIFA agreed that you should play on that pitch stop whining. You could end your career by getting out of bed or falling in your house.
Osabu Martey 9 years ago

Don't believes everything that's come on this Ghanaweb

Don't believes everything that's come on this Ghanaweb
Kwasi Asante Providence, R.I. 9 years ago

Nkwaseafo dooso wo Ghana. No wonder we have such an incompetent amateurs leading Ghana. Too many unthoughtful, stupid comments.
If GFA agreed to pay players certain amount, why do GFA fail to honor their side of the agreeme ...
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Nkwaseafo dooso wo Ghana. No wonder we have such an incompetent amateurs leading Ghana. Too many unthoughtful, stupid comments.
If GFA agreed to pay players certain amount, why do GFA fail to honor their side of the agreement. The players fulfilled their part by playing the tournament.
Has anyone heard of unpaid salaries of GFA Officials? The Government always pay themselves, yet fail to pay others, Nurses, Doctors, Footballers etc. And has anyone wondered how much money they steal into their selfish pockets? Yet, Yet some individual Ghanaians write foolish comments in support of incompetent management and Leadership.
Osono 9 years ago

I expected u,the black stars to protest on behalf of their black queens. Women r vulnerable. They won something for Ghana n even what the GFA promise them they never received it.U Should have all come together to force the GF ...
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I expected u,the black stars to protest on behalf of their black queens. Women r vulnerable. They won something for Ghana n even what the GFA promise them they never received it.U Should have all come together to force the GFA and the sports ministry to pay the queens.
nan kofi 9 years ago

there is always going to be a great wide gap between we Africans and the so called developed white world. why? because most of our people are naïve and really don't know how a government is suppose to work. we have a few gro ...
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there is always going to be a great wide gap between we Africans and the so called developed white world. why? because most of our people are naïve and really don't know how a government is suppose to work. we have a few group of people living in luxury and the majority in abject poverty. eg the so called fools at the sports ministry will go for a tourney with the black stars and come home to award themselves hefty cash just for accompanying the team, and the masses think it is okay, even if they think otherwise, what can they do? they go out there for a white coach with a bloated figure because those idiots make a cut out of it. the bottom line is if you are wise enough to employ a white dude for practical things like sports, road construction and other infrastructural devps, how then can you believe that you are capable of running the intellectual aspects of building a nation? you spending huge amounts of cash on stupid guys who call themselves lawmakers while the people live in filth, kids school under trees, dumsor all over, employment extinct and the masses just sit and look? if you guys don't rise up against all these vices, then the shit is gonna go on for a long time
nii 9 years ago

it marvels me when I hear this guys complaining about a pitch. you all started ur carrier on a worse pitch. who among u haven't play on sakora pitch in here in Ghana, even I side the national stadia is there any good pitch in ...
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it marvels me when I hear this guys complaining about a pitch. you all started ur carrier on a worse pitch. who among u haven't play on sakora pitch in here in Ghana, even I side the national stadia is there any good pitch in Ghana? you guys should put a stop to this nonsense.

otwen bin Ts 9 years ago

You damn illiterate! Read, think in your ugly head and analyse news before giving comment.

You damn illiterate! Read, think in your ugly head and analyse news before giving comment.
STEVE 9 years ago

Something really baffles me. Why are the bonuses for the qualification matches not paid till date? CAF has a specific amount that is paid to all qualification matches, and is paid to the GFA, who in turn must pay to governm ...
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Something really baffles me. Why are the bonuses for the qualification matches not paid till date? CAF has a specific amount that is paid to all qualification matches, and is paid to the GFA, who in turn must pay to government consolidation fund a requested amount, according to right and form. Specifically, 2 weeks after every match, the money is paid to the GFA. The Sports Ministry normally gives the GFA money for the matches according to budget, which must be paid back when they receive their money from the CAF. It's been ages since those matches were played, so why on earth are the Black Stars not paid to date? Corruption is the answer.
Dogbe 9 years ago

They. found money to pay dubious judgment debt. Hey guys pls NO MERCY Tweeaaaa!!!!!

They. found money to pay dubious judgment debt. Hey guys pls NO MERCY Tweeaaaa!!!!!
Adomakoh Froboo 9 years ago

Governments here (Botswana n S Africa) don't pay bonuses to national team players. That's the responsibility of the national federations. GFA is heavily sponsored, do where does all the money go?

Governments here (Botswana n S Africa) don't pay bonuses to national team players. That's the responsibility of the national federations. GFA is heavily sponsored, do where does all the money go?
anokwale 9 years ago

Can this report be verified. We have players going to the friendly in the USA against Canada but for some reason there is an issue with previous bonuses. If true, I am disappointed but we need names not just speculation.

Can this report be verified. We have players going to the friendly in the USA against Canada but for some reason there is an issue with previous bonuses. If true, I am disappointed but we need names not just speculation.
Chris 9 years ago

IF they play, they need to be paid but no Ghanaian should sympathize with them when they have physical problem because they're professionals and are paid after doing a job

IF they play, they need to be paid but no Ghanaian should sympathize with them when they have physical problem because they're professionals and are paid after doing a job
AFUA 9 years ago

YES, BOYCOTT WE HAD ENOUGH OF U GUYS

YES, BOYCOTT WE HAD ENOUGH OF U GUYS
Kwame 9 years ago

just because the country is broke doesn't give you the right to be unpatriotic.Report for camp and don't forget that you are what you are because of the BS.

just because the country is broke doesn't give you the right to be unpatriotic.Report for camp and don't forget that you are what you are because of the BS.
OFOSUAA 9 years ago

unpaid bonuses-Ghana Vs Mauritius as well as their international friendly against Togo as the basis for the boycott.

unpaid bonuses-Ghana Vs Mauritius as well as their international friendly against Togo as the basis for the boycott.
Victor Asiedu-Young 9 years ago

I'm wondering if all of your members are in support of the NDC gov't. Sometime people would argue we shouldn't try to politicize such issues but it's all about what gov't is in power. Now do you see how bad the NDC gov't can ...
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I'm wondering if all of your members are in support of the NDC gov't. Sometime people would argue we shouldn't try to politicize such issues but it's all about what gov't is in power. Now do you see how bad the NDC gov't can be?

You guys esp. those who've been capped many times, should know that it was not until ex-Prez Kuffour's time paying bonuses to our Black Stars became real. The NDC stole the ballot and came to power. Since 2008 everything is in shambles; tell Ghanaians how you feel. They did it to the Black Queens. The ladies had to plead before John Mahama's gov't agreed to pay them their winning bonuses. It will be a sad thing if you decide not to play. But I think you have the right to make your own decisions. Tell Ghanaians how you feel. I think it's all okay!

Iwan 9 years ago

They can change nationality who care. Not that they are going to win the cup.

They can change nationality who care. Not that they are going to win the cup.
JAA Bolga 9 years ago

Ok well said u must tak what is düe u

Ok well said u must tak what is düe u
koohia 9 years ago

You crazy folks, someone fought for you and you got your money in Brazil , came back and betrayed him completely. Now you are talking of boycott? Snitches

You crazy folks, someone fought for you and you got your money in Brazil , came back and betrayed him completely. Now you are talking of boycott? Snitches
Martin Luther King Snr 9 years ago

We are no more supporting as we used to do. We went to the world cup three times what else do we need from u? Pls we are tired of your empty treat.

We are no more supporting as we used to do. We went to the world cup three times what else do we need from u? Pls we are tired of your empty treat.
Patterson Mensah 9 years ago

God bless Vodafone

God bless Vodafone
owuo 9 years ago

Ghana Will play peru when? Whiles peru is going to play their important world cup elimination. 8 and 13th october

Ghana Will play peru when? Whiles peru is going to play their important world cup elimination. 8 and 13th october
Joe Dude 9 years ago

That is just the answer i am waiting for about this ghana-peru game.

That is just the answer i am waiting for about this ghana-peru game.
DIRTY WORK 9 years ago

WITH MAHAMA AND HIS CORRUPTION MINISTERS EVERYTHING IS GOING WRONG:

WITH MAHAMA AND HIS CORRUPTION MINISTERS EVERYTHING IS GOING WRONG:
Jac Timi 9 years ago

Is that the famous dagomba dance for goal celebration where players stand on one feet and be clapping which was introduced by Muntari ?

Is that the famous dagomba dance for goal celebration where players stand on one feet and be clapping which was introduced by Muntari ?
YAHAYA IBRAHIM 9 years ago

Fire burn dis players n daily guide.they shldnt even go.to camp who cares?.hw many trophys hv u taken for gh.tweeeea,

Fire burn dis players n daily guide.they shldnt even go.to camp who cares?.hw many trophys hv u taken for gh.tweeeea,
Banger 9 years ago

Let them boycot,no one cares anymore Becos you can't win the cup anyhow.You should boycot the w/cup qualifiers too.

Let them boycot,no one cares anymore Becos you can't win the cup anyhow.You should boycot the w/cup qualifiers too.
Barima owusu akyem, thmm mmenten agye 9 years ago

The only solution to change this problem is to vote Manama and his clueless and selfish government out.

The only solution to change this problem is to vote Manama and his clueless and selfish government out.
Barima owusu akyem, thmm mmenten agye 9 years ago

Help vote this clueless, selfish and incompetence government out.

Help vote this clueless, selfish and incompetence government out.
Fred 9 years ago

Personally i dont care if u guys decide not to play. You can boycott all the games. I dont care. I wish d nation will stop wasting our monies on football. Always embarrasing us. Dont play. We r fed up with ur threats.

Personally i dont care if u guys decide not to play. You can boycott all the games. I dont care. I wish d nation will stop wasting our monies on football. Always embarrasing us. Dont play. We r fed up with ur threats.
Borum 9 years ago

Its true its unpatriotic cos playing for nation must be voluntary. And other players wish to play for honour even Nima or mamobi park. You have gotten the chance and you want to boycott. BOYCOTT OK. GO AHEAD AND BOYCOTT. We l ...
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Its true its unpatriotic cos playing for nation must be voluntary. And other players wish to play for honour even Nima or mamobi park. You have gotten the chance and you want to boycott. BOYCOTT OK. GO AHEAD AND BOYCOTT. We ll be watching who be calling you again. Ungrateful Niggas
sergio 9 years ago

This story lacks credibility.
It can not be true.
Why didnt the writter name the players who treatened to boycot the games.
After the Brazil fiasco the GFA is putting in place measures to avoid such an incident in future.
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This story lacks credibility.
It can not be true.
Why didnt the writter name the players who treatened to boycot the games.
After the Brazil fiasco the GFA is putting in place measures to avoid such an incident in future.
Friends mark my words ,the black stars will play their next game with the core of the team.
We may see new faces because the coach is working.
Native, USA!! 9 years ago

Ban football in Ghana period!! wE NEED TO CONCENTRATE on other sports instead!! Soccer is for illiterates anyway!!

Ban football in Ghana period!! wE NEED TO CONCENTRATE on other sports instead!! Soccer is for illiterates anyway!!
Native, USA!! 9 years ago

So what are they doing coming to play friendlies in here? Stay away and reserve your energies for your clubs. We don't need you coming here!!!

So what are they doing coming to play friendlies in here? Stay away and reserve your energies for your clubs. We don't need you coming here!!!
Samira 9 years ago

They have all learnt a lesson from Osei Kofi,Dan Owusu,Akwasi Wusu etc they sacrificed for Ghana only to be awarded Tea Kettles while the guys at GFA,Parliament etc are all chopping that is why the Judges are also bribes.The ...
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They have all learnt a lesson from Osei Kofi,Dan Owusu,Akwasi Wusu etc they sacrificed for Ghana only to be awarded Tea Kettles while the guys at GFA,Parliament etc are all chopping that is why the Judges are also bribes.The days of playing for free or just for fun is gone.
oboy 9 years ago

They should stop thinking of ending thier carries, after all wherewear they advetised. Was it not due to nationality that gave them the opportunities, that alown is enougth a bonuse for them.

They should stop thinking of ending thier carries, after all wherewear they advetised. Was it not due to nationality that gave them the opportunities, that alown is enougth a bonuse for them.
Bright Boadu 9 years ago

IT'S UNFORTUNATE TO HEAR ALL THESE EMBARRASSING ISSUES. MEANWHILE, THE GOV. IS MAKING A MOVE TO FIGHT CORRUPTION. IF THE PLAYERS WERE TO BE WORKERS LIKE TEACHERS, DOCTORS, NURSES, JUDGES ETC;WHAT WILL THEY DO? PLEASE, MR.PRE ...
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IT'S UNFORTUNATE TO HEAR ALL THESE EMBARRASSING ISSUES. MEANWHILE, THE GOV. IS MAKING A MOVE TO FIGHT CORRUPTION. IF THE PLAYERS WERE TO BE WORKERS LIKE TEACHERS, DOCTORS, NURSES, JUDGES ETC;WHAT WILL THEY DO? PLEASE, MR.PRESIDENT, PAY THE BOYS FOR THE BOYS TO PAY THE THEIR GIRLS.
kookzi 9 years ago

Ghana made u you what you are today, greedy and ungrateful players. We are tired of your ingratiyudes. Where would u be be if ghana had not offered you the platform and opportunity to wear the national Jersey? We getting fwdu ...
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Ghana made u you what you are today, greedy and ungrateful players. We are tired of your ingratiyudes. Where would u be be if ghana had not offered you the platform and opportunity to wear the national Jersey? We getting fwdup with u. Ungratefulb, and greedy pests. Very soon we won't watch even your matches any longer
zambia waatete 9 years ago

Sully Muntari is winner,he voice out corruption in the team nobody believe him, fools.

Sully Muntari is winner,he voice out corruption in the team nobody believe him, fools.
ROGUE LAWYER 9 years ago

Kwasi usmani nyansadie blackstars can choose to stay off the Ghana blackstars , we need to introduce the local players for our national pride. fools

Kwasi usmani nyansadie blackstars can choose to stay off the Ghana blackstars , we need to introduce the local players for our national pride. fools
Ezekel 9 years ago

Daily guide is not a journal serious minded Ghanaians should be reading and yet they're not sports writers but politics

Daily guide is not a journal serious minded Ghanaians should be reading and yet they're not sports writers but politics
wiseman 9 years ago

greedy people..you can quit who cares afterall so many yrs no cup.

greedy people..you can quit who cares afterall so many yrs no cup.
Kofi Kwaadonto 9 years ago

The players can go to hell. We have had enough of this nonsense. I think we should use the money to pay the striking nurses and improve the service conditions for doctors and teachers.The GFA intentionally put in this bonus s ...
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The players can go to hell. We have had enough of this nonsense. I think we should use the money to pay the striking nurses and improve the service conditions for doctors and teachers.The GFA intentionally put in this bonus scheme because they also benefit. Let us set our priorities right by telling the footballers that they can refuse to play and Ghana will not burn. The footballers should know that first, it is a great honour to be called upon to play for their country and secondly an opportunity for them showcase the kind of stuff they are made of in order to attract the football scouts. There are still schools under trees and some hospitals without nurses and doctors. Let us learn to use our money wisely.
Truth is bitter 9 years ago

We are tired of you guys , stay where you are and play for your respective clubs , after all what do you do with the monies paid you apart from clubbing and chasing girls which later results into scandals here see there? We' ...
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We are tired of you guys , stay where you are and play for your respective clubs , after all what do you do with the monies paid you apart from clubbing and chasing girls which later results into scandals here see there? We've had enough of the black stars current players ,Grant should explore and get some locals . Why should we always spend money on them when a weighs developmental projects lack funds .Apuuuuu
Jawando 9 years ago

honestly I don't understand why Stone bwoy said
in his post wishing Kwa Kese A happy birthday
saying Happy Birthday to the original king of the
street ? the question is who's the fake king of the
street ? and in Ghana the ...
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honestly I don't understand why Stone bwoy said
in his post wishing Kwa Kese A happy birthday
saying Happy Birthday to the original king of the
street ? the question is who's the fake king of the
street ? and in Ghana there's only two king of the
street everyone surely know which is Shatta wale
and Kwa Kese ? so I'm just much curious is
shatta wale fake king of the street or what ? Is
stonebwouy trying to bring beef between shatta
wale and kwa kese ? everyone in Ghana knows
very well that kwa kese and shatta wale are not
in loggerheads but they are peaceful to each
other ? so is stonebwoy trying to be controversial
artist or what ? sm4 life is 4 life ! we are bigger
than them outta space and on earth ! fuck any
other artist wey nuh like shatta wale ! smbad!

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