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- ↑ Eames, Tom (March 4, 2024). "Global Awards 2024: The full list of nominees revealed including Legend Award". Gold Radio . Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ↑ "The Global Awards 2024: Full list of nominees & how to vote". Capital XTRA . March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.