CNN's Lamide Akintobi interviews Nigerian musician Mr. Fido
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My Drive Mr. Fido

Nigerian breakout star Mr. Fido hits the road with CNN’s Lamide Akintobi to share the story behind his viral hit “Joy is Coming.”

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CNN's Lamide Akintobi interviews Nigerian musician Mr. Fido
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My Drive Mr. Fido
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Lamide Akintobi, CNN's My Drive host.
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