Associate Professor Medical Center

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR DR. AUGUSTINE I. L. BASSEY

A. PERSONAL DATA

1. FULL NAME: Augustine Ini Lawrence Bassey

2. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: February 2nd, 1963; Abak, Akwa Ibom

State

3. NATIONALITY: Nigerian

4. PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: 18 Obong Street, Uyo. AKS

5. CURRENTADDRESS

a) PHONES NUMBERS: +234***********; 090********

(b) E-MAILADDRESS: *******@*****.*** ***************@******.***.**

6. SEX: Male

7. MARITAL STATUS: Married

8. NUMBER AND AGE(S) OF CHILDREN: 4: Ages 24, 22,19yrs (Deceased) 9yrs.

9. DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT: June 14, 2002.

10. DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT: April 29, 2004

11. ASSUMPTION OF DUTY: June 28, 2002

12. STATUS/RANK AT FIRST APPOINTMENT: Lecturer II

13. PRESENT STATUS/RANK AND PRESENT SALARY: Associate Professor/ CONMESS 6/8

14. POST SOUGHT FOR: Professor

15. DEPARTMENT: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

16. FACULTY: Basic Clinical Sciences

17. DATE OF LAST PROMOTION: January 1, 2021.

18. TRANSFER OR MERGING OF SERVICE: None

B. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

(a) HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

University of Calabar 1981–1987

University of Port Harcourt 1998–2001

University of Uyo 2010-2016

(b). ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

Primary School certificate 1975

West African School Certificate 1980

MBBch 1987

MSc Pharmacology. 2001

PhD Pharmacology. 2016

C. WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

(i) WORK EXPERIENCE BEFORE PRESENT APPOINTMENT

St. Luke’s Hospital Anua, Uyo, AKS: Internship 1987-1988

Nigerian Air Force Medical Center, Enugu: NYSC 1988-1989

Choice Medical Center, Enugu: Medical Officer 1989-1990

Eagle Medical Center, Uyo: Medical Officer 1991-1994

Akwa Ibom State Task Force on Economic Reconstruction: Member 1994-1995

Ebony Hospitals Ltd, Port Harcourt: Medical Officer 1995-1996

Dept. Of Pharmacology Uniport: Lect. II, Part Time 1996-2000

Niger Delta University Bayelsa State: Lecturer II 2000-2002

(ii) WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo.

Lecturer 2, 2002-2008

Lecturer 1 2008-2017

Senior Lecturer 2017-2021

Associate Professor 2021-till date

(ii) Pamo Medical University

Sabbatical Appointment as Associate Professor 2021- 2022

(a). COURSES TAUGHT WITH DATES

Pharmacology for Pharmacy Students

PCL311, PCL312, PCL321, PCL322 Year 3 2002- 2015

PCL411, PCL412, PCL421, PCL422 Year 4 2002-2015.

PCL 511, PCL512, PCL521, PCL522 Year 5 2002-2015

Anatomy to Year 2 Pharmacy Students 2012-2015

Pharmacology to Year4 MBBS Students 2006-.2021

Post Graduate Pharmacology 615 and 621to MSc students 2017 till date

Pharmacology taught to BSc students of PAMO University

of Medical Sciences 200-400 Level classes (Sabbatical) 2021-2022

Pharmacology taught to MBBS students 400 level PAMO

University of Medical Sciences (Sabbatical) 2021-2022

(b) RESPONSIBILITIES

Ag. Head, Department of Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics University of Uyo 2017-2020

Ag. Head of Department, Department of Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics

Pamo University of Medical Sciences Port Harcourt, Rivers State (Sabbatical) 2021-2022

Ag. Dean Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, PAMO University

of Medical Sciences (Sabbatical) Port Harcourt, Rivers State 2022-2022

(c) COMMITTEES/COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY:

Member, Faculty Board of Pharmacy 2002-2015

Member, Academic Board of Pharmacy 2002-2015

Member, Faculty Board of Arts 2002-2015

Secretary, Review Board for Harmonization of Curricula between

Faculty of Pharmacy and Basic Medical Sciences 2002-2015

Secretary, Strategic Planning Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy. 2002-2015

Coordinator, Laboratory Services, Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2002-2015

Examination Misconduct Panel, Faculty of Pharmacy 2015 till date

Member, Faculty Board of Clinical Sciences 2015-2019

Departmental Appointments and Promotions Committee, Dept. of

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2015 till date

Departmental Research Committee, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2015 till date

College of Health Sciences Pre-accreditation Visitation Team 2018

Head of Department, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2017-2020

Member, faculty Board of Basic Clinical Sciences 2019 till date

Chairman Exam misconduct committee Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

University of Uyo 2023

(d). NATIONAL/STATE/COMMUNITY SERVICES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY

Pastor, Royal House of Grace Int’l Church, Uyo 2003 till date

External Examiner in Pharmacology in Ebonyi State University 2013-2015

Chairman, Association of Specialist Medical and Doctors in Academics

(ASMEDA) an affiliate of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) 2016–2020

External Assessor in Pharmacology to University of Port Harcourt Oct. 2022

External Examiner in Pharmacology, University of Calabar June 2023-

D. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

i. Member, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria

ii. Member, West African Society of Pharmacology

iii. Member, International Committee for Biomedical Research

iv. Member, Akwa Ibom State Roll Back Malaria Research Group

v. Chairman Association of Specialist Medical Doctors in Academics, University of Uyo Chapter, an affiliate of NMA

vi. Member, Nigerian Medical Association

E. PUBLICATIONS

a) THESIS/DISSERTATIONS

i. Antiplasmodial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of methanolic extract of stem bark of Enantia chlorantha (2001).

ii. Malaria in pregnancy in Odukpani L.G.A. A retrospective study (1986).

iii. Antiplasmodial and other Pharmacological activities of ethanol extract of Enantia

chlorantha stem bark (2016)

(b). PUBLICATIONS BEFORE LAST PROMOTION

Publications in National Journals

1.Nia, R., Paper, D. H., Essien, E. E., Iyadi, K. C., Bassey, A. L., Antai, A.B., Franz, G. (2004). Evaluation of the anti-oxidant and anti-angiogenic effects of Sphenocentrum jollyanum piere. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 7:129-132. (Nigeria).

2.Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L., Obot, J. (2006). Anti-diabetic activity of ethanolic extract of Croton zambesicus in alloxan diabetic rats. African Journal of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, 3:21-26. (Nigeria).

3.Okokon, J. E., Udobang, J. A., Bassey, A. L. Edem, U. A., Agu. E. C. (2020). Hepatoprotective and nephroprotective activities of husk extract of Zea mays against paracetamol-induced liver and kidney injuries in rats. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 4(3):69-76. (Nigeria)

4. Okokon, J. E., Davis, K., Bassey, A. L. (2020). Pyschopharmacological study of ethanol leaf extract of Solenostemon monostachyus. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research, 9(3):59-63. (Nigeria)

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5.Nwafor, P. A., Memfin, E. A., Waka, T. U., Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L. (2006). Acute toxicity potential of methanolic extract of Smilax kraussiana leaves in rats. International Journal of Pharmacology, 2:463-466. (Pakistan).

6.Nwafor, P. A., Bassey, A. L. (2007). Evaluation of antidiarrheal and antiulcerogenic potential of ethanolic extract of Carpolobia lutea leaves in rodents. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 3:619-624. (Ireland)

7.Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L., Nwidu, L. L. (2007). Antidiabetic and hypolipidaemic effects of ethanolic root extract of Setaria megaphylla. International Journal of Pharmacology, 3: 91-95. (Pakistan)

8.Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L., Waka, T. U. (2007). Effects of sub-chronic administration of ethanolic leaf extract of Setaria megaphylla on biochemical parameters of rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 5:19-21. (USA).

9. Akudor, G. C., Essien, A., Akpan, J. E., Bassey, A. L. (2011). Phytochemical and antimicrobial properties of methanol extract of Bomax buonopozense leaf and root in rats. Asian Journal of Medical Science, 2(3):190-194. (Nepal).

10.Akpan, J. L., Akudor, G. C., Ezeokpo, B.C.,Essien,A.D., Bassey, A. L. (2012). In vivo antiplasmodial activity of Byroscarpus coccineus leaf extract in mice with Plasmodium berghei. Ibnosina Journal of Medical Science, 4(3):78-83. (USA).

11.Akudor, G. C., Akpan, J. L. Bassey, A. L. (2014). Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effect of root extract of Icacinia senegalensis in alloxan diabetic rats. Journal of Acute Disease (Elsevier), 12/2014; 3(2); 99-103. (Ireland).

12.Akudor, G. C Akpan, J. L., Chilaka, K. C., Ezeokpo, B. C., Nwobodo, N. N., Bassey, A.L. (2016). Pharmacological evaluation of the aqueous stem bark extract of Bombax buonopozense in the relief of pain and fever. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 10(5):59-65. (Kenya).

13.Usifo, C., Udobre, A., Isang, M., Bassey, A. L. (2016). Benzenetriols and saturated fatty acids isolated from the stem bark extract of Pentaclerthra macrophylla Benth. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9(5):216-225. (Bulgaria)

14.Ettebong, E. O., Etukakpan, E., Bassey, A. L. (2016). Anticonvulsive potentials of ethanolic extract of Eleucine indica. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 4(12):965-968. (China)

15.Bassey, A. L., Nwafor, P. A. (2016). Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of ethanol extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark in rodents. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 5(2):1214-1231. (Bulgaria).

16.Bassey, A. L., Nwafor, P. A., Okokon, J. E. (2017). Anticonvulsant activity of ethanol extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark in rodents. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 5(3):98-100. (India).

17.Bassey, A. L., Nwafor, P. A., Udobang, J. A. (2017). Anti-ulcer activities of ethanol extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark in rodents. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 5(4):25-28. (India).

18.Udobang, J. A, Bassey, A. L., Okokon, J. E. (2017). Anti-plasmodial and anti-pyretic effects of ethanol extract and fractions of Setaria megaphylla Steud T. Dur and Schinz (Poaceae). Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 5(7):309-316. (China).

19.Bassey, A. L., Nwafor, P. A., Ettebong, E. O. (2017). Evaluation of anti-pyretic, antiplasmodial and mean survival time of rodents treated with ethanolic extract of Enantia chlorantha stem bark. Journal of Medicinal Plant Studies, 5(5):16-22 (India).

20. Bassey, A. L., Ettebong, E. O. (2017). Anti-Oxidant, histopathology and Ld50 evaluation of ethanol stem bark extract of Enantia Chlorantha in rodents. International Journal of Medicinal Plants, 6(4):1-18 (Australia)

21.Bassey, A. L., Nwafor P. A., Udobang J. A. and Ettebong E. O. (2017). Subchronic evaluation of the ethanol stem bark extract of Enantia chlorantha in rodents (biochemical, haematological evaluation and effect on body weight). World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 6(9):73-83. (Bulgaria).

22.Ettebong, E. O., Bassey, A. L. (2017). In vitro antimicrobial evaluation of whole-plant extracts of Eleucine indica. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 5(4):99-102. (India).

23.Udobang, J. A., Bassey, A. L., Okokon, J. E. (2017) Antiulcer activities of the ethanol root extract of Setaria megaphylla (Steud) T. Dur and schinz in rat. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 5(5):22-26. (India)

24.Thomas, P., Umoh, U., Udobang, J., Bassey, A. L. (2019) Determination of antiulcer and antioxidant activities of the ethanol leaf extract of Uapaca staudtii Pax (Phyllanthaceae). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 8(4):927-932. (India)

25. Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L. Edem, U. A. (2020). Antiulcerogenic activity of corn silk extract of Zea mays. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9(2):117-126. (Bulgaria)

26. Emmanuel, E. A., Anthony, P. C., Emmanuel, E., Arnold, I., Bassey, A. L. (2020). Novel spectrophotometric determination of some artemisinin derivatives in tablets using 2,4 dinitrophynyl hydrazine reagent. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9(7):137-148. (Bulgaria)

27. Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L., Nyong, E. E., Edem, U. A. (2020). Croton zambesicus root extract exert laxative effect in rats. Asian Journal of Biology, 10(2):22-26. (UK).

(b) PUBLICATIONS AFTER LAST PROMOTION

Publications in National Journals

28. Okokon, J. E., Davis, K., Bassey, A. L. (2020). Pyschopharmacological study of ethanol leaf extract of Solenostemon monostachyus. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research, 9(3):59-63. (Nigeria)

29. Okokon, J. E., Udobang, J. A., Davies, K., Edem, U. A., Bassey, A. L. (2021). Analgesic activity of ethanol leaf extract of Saccharum officinarum. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 5(6):1142-1145. (Nigeria)

30. Okokon, J. E., Davies, K.Edem, U.A., Bassey, A. L. (2021). Anticonvulsant activity of leaf extract of Heinsia crinata. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research, 10(1): 20-25. (Nigeria)

31. Okokon, J. E., Chidiebere, C. P., Sunday, P. S., Bassey, A. L. (2022). Antihyperglycaemic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities of root extract and fractions of Hippocratea Africana. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 6(3):446-453. (Nigeria)

32Okokon, J. E., Edem, U. A., Bassey, A. L., Okokon, P. J. (2022). Antioxidative stress and hepatoprotective activities of leaf extract and fractions of Saccharum officinarum in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Journal of Current Biomedical Research 2(4):317-338 (Nigeria )

33Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L., Udom, G. J., Edem, U. A., Attah, G. (2022) Alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase inhibitory activities of Croton zambesicus leaf fractions in Wistar rats. Journal of Current Biomedical Research, 2(2):145-157. (Nigeria)

34Utibe, A. E., Udobang, J. A., Bassey, A. L., Iyanyi, U. L., Okokon, J. E. (2023). Antiulcerogenic activity of leaf extract of Saccharum officinarum (Poaceae) in rodents. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research, 12(2):22-27. (Nigeria)

Publications in International Journals

35Okokon, J. E., Udobang J.A., Chidiebere, C. P., Bassey, A. L. (2021). In vivo alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase inhibitory activities of Hippocratea Africana root extract and fractions. South Asian Journal of Parasitology, 5(4):45-52. (Asia)

36Ettebong, E. O., Udobang, J. A., Thomas, P. S, Bassey, A. L., Ubulom, P. (2021). Comparative antioxidant studies of methanol pericarp, mesocarp, seed and whole-fruit extracts and fractions of Citrullus lanatus. Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 27(1): 36-40. (India)

37Ettebong, E. O., Inyang, G. B., Bassey, A. L. Udobang, J. A. (2021). In vivo antiplasmodial evaluation of methanol mesocarp extract of Citrillus lanatus in Plasmodium berghei berghei infected mice. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 10(2):84-88. (India)

38Uwah, F. A., Bassey, A. L., Udoh, E. H., Jackson, S. O., Udoh, A. E. (2022). Renoprotective potential of Eremostax speciosa on Plasmodium berghei infected mice treated with Artemisinin-lumefantrine. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Toxicology, 1(1):63-72. (Iran)

39Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L., Udobang J. A. (2023). Antioxidative stress and hepatoprotective activities of leaf extract and fractions of Setaria megaphylla in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Journal of Biology Medicine and Natural Product Chemistry, 12(1):25-32. (Indonasia)

40Okokon, J. E., Mobley, R., Edem, U. A., Bassey, A. L. Fadayomi, I., Drijfout, F., Horrocks, P., Li, W. (2022). In vitro and invivo antimalarial activity and chemical profiling of sugar cane leaves. WWW.Nature/ScientificReport (UK)

41Uwah, A. F., Bassey, A. L., Edagha, A. I., Effiong, B. O. (2021). Therapeutic efficacy of triple regimen of artemether, lumefantrine and Hippocratea africana in the treatment of Plasmodium berghei infected mice. American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences, 9(1):78-83. (USA)

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42Okokon, J. E., Bassey, A. L., William, N. B., Daniel, O. A. (2022) Antimalarial activities of leaf extract and fractions of Setaria megaphylla (Willd.) Loes. in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Frontiers in Natural Product Chemistry, 9(6):1504-1510. (U.A.E)

43Ogban, G. I., Mbaba, Z. M., Bassey, A. L., Anusiem, C. A. (2023). Antimalarial effect of leaf extract of Dryopteris Dilatata (Fern) on mice infected with Plasmodium berghei: a potential African succor for an African public health challenge. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 14:137-142. (South Africa)

44Umoren, B. E., Okon, A.I., Modo, E.U.,Etim, E.O., Bassey, A.L., Owu, D.U., (2023). Jatropha tanjorensis Euphorbiaceae ameliorates aspirin-induced hepatotoxicity and maintain electrolytes balance in albino Wistar Rats. Journal of Phytomedicine Plus, 3(2) Elsevier.

45 Ijah, R.O., Onodingene, N. M., Kolawale, T. A., Ogamba, M., Bassey, A. L., Mato, C.N. (2023). Stress coping strategies amidst preparation for examinations: An analytical study among undergraduate medical students Advanced Clinical Medicine Research, 4(1)47-50. (UK)

46 Umoren, B. E., Okon, A. I., Asiwe, J. N., Etim, E. O., Bassey, A. L., Owu, D. U (2023). Terminalia catappa attenuates Phenylhydrazine-induced anaemia and hepato-renal toxicity in male Wistar rat by boosting blood cells, modulation of lipoproteins and up-regulation of in vivo antioxidant armouries. Biomarkers, 28(1):1-17. (Germany)

47Ajirioghene, A. A., Gospel, N., Bassey, A. L., Anusiem, C. A. (2022). Methanol Extract of Dryopteris dilatata alleviates streptozotocin-induced hyperglycaemia and liver injury in male Wistar rats in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research n n, 19(3):1-15. (India)

SUMMARY OF PUBLICATIONS

i.Number of International Publications - 36

ii.Number of National Publications - 11

iii.Total Number of Publications - 47

Google Scholar Information

Citations: - - - 345

h-index: - - - 10

i-10 index: - - - 10

Researchgate Information

Research Interest Score: - - 190.4

Citations: - - - 315

h-index: - - - 9

Scopus

Author Documents: - - - 13

h-index: - - - 6

Web of Science Core Collection metrics

H-Index 5

Documents 33

Sum of Times Cited 44

(c) BOOK CHAPTERS - - -none

(d) REVIEWER/EDITOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP of JOURNALS

Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

F. PAPERS PRESENTED AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH DATES:

(i) Nigerian Medical Association Annual General Conference. Abuja, May 2012

(ii) Nigerian Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference. Uyo, August 2012

(iii) Health Reform Foundation Grantsmanship workshop. Abuja, September 2012

(iv) Nigerian Medical Association Physicians week. Theme active aging and health, Uyo, October 2012

(v) Nigerian Medical Association General Conference. Theme: Potential for improving health care delivery in Nigeria. Lagos, May, 2013.

(vi) Neuroscience conference Abuja, 2016. Paper presentation: Anticonvulsive potentials of ethanolic extract of Eleucine indica.

(vii) Association of Specialist Medical Doctors in Academics (ASMEDA).7th May2018

G. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

UNDERGRADUATE WORK SUPERVISED

i.Antiplasmodial effect of the ethanol extract of the root of Nauclea latifolia in mice (April 2005). Erete Mary Bassey 97/UG/15759.

ii.Antidiabetic and hypolipidaemic activity of ethanolic root extract of Setaria megaphylla (Steud) T. Dur and Schinz on alloxan-induced diabetic rats (Sept. 2006). Essien Mfon Bassey 98/UG/19144.

iii.Anti-plasmodial effect of ethanol extract of the stem bark of Enantia chlorantha (Oliv). Ugboaja Ijeoma Rita (March 2008).

iv.Anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanolic root extract of Enantia chlorantha treated rats. (March 2009). Etim Mandu Joseph 00/PH/013.

v.Antidiabetic properties of ethanol extract of the leaves of Momordica darantia in rats (March 2011). Ayara Asuquo Asuquo 04/PH/197.

vi.Anti-plasmodial effect of the ethanol extract of the stem bark of Enantia chlorantha (oliv) on Plasmodium berghei berghei in mice Eduese Blessing Bassey 05/PH/368.

vii.Ten final year students of the Department of Pharmacology PAMO University of Medical Sciences (2021)

POST GRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED

1.Umoren Godwin Bassey, MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology, (18/PG/PH/PT/006). Comparative study of the use of Hydroxychloroquine and other anti-diabetic drugs in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. 2018-2021 (UNIUYO)

2.Michael Chuks Nnumolu, MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology, 19/PG/PH/PT/002. Antiepileptic and haematologic activities of ethanol extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa roots in mice. 2021 (UNIUYO)

3.Chidiebere P. Chinyere, MSc. Pharmacology and Toxicology (18/PG/PH/PT/001). In vivo alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase inhibitory activites of Hippocrata africana root extract and fractions. 2018-2021

4.Utibe Anietie Edem, PhD. (20PG/PH/PT/PHD/001). Antimalarial and other pharmacological activities of sugarcane. 2020 (UNIUYO)

5.Kufreabasi Uyo Noah, PhD. 15/PG/PH/PT/PhD/001. Antidotal activity of Hippocratea africana root extract and fractions against experimentally-induced toxicities in rodents

RESEARCH INTERESTS: Ethnopharmacology as applicable to tropical diseases and commonly found chronic ailments in our environment and globally. These include researching new therapies for diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hyperlipidaemias and malaria. These are evolving public health concerns that affect many families.

DR. AUGUSTINE INI LAWRENCE BASSEY

JULY 2024

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