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- ↑ Steven G. Ohrn; Rebecca Riley (1976). Africa from real to reel: an African filmography. African Studies Association. p. 42.
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- ↑ Sam Zebba (March 2013). Aspects of My Life. pp. 111–113. ISBN 978-1-4759-7472-0.
