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Minnesota Governor declares October 6th ‘Wizkid Day’
According to a document signed and sealed by the Governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, October 6th has been declared “Wizkid Day” to honour the musicians achievements in music.
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According to a document signed and sealed by the Governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton, October 6th has been declared "Wizkid Day" to honour the musicians achievements in music.
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