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- ↑ Joey Akan (2 October 2014). "Stars Release Theme Song For 'Hennessy Artistry' Theme Song". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Micheal Abimboye (17 September 2014). "2014 Hennessy artistry picks Wizkid, Tuface as headliners". Premium Nigeria. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Dayo Showemimo (6 November 2014). "Photos: Kemi Adetiba shoots video for Hennessy Artistry's theme song". The Net. Retrieved 23 July 2015.