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My mom used to sell fabric and lace when I was younger. She would bring back these elaborate fabrics from Nigeria. I always enjoyed being around it. However, it wasn't until I started making music that I started taking a vested interest.

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Tinie Tempah
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: November 7
Entrepreneur
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Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu
Patrick Okogwu
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