A vision for the future of Sierra Leone | Julius Maada Bio

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  • Опубликовано: 17 янв 2025

Комментарии • 242

  • @markash12
    @markash12 5 лет назад +61

    I graduated Almaty Medical institute in 1996 with my friend Sar Moses Bandabla from Sierra Leone. He was killed in civil war 3 years later. Rest in peace, my friend

  • @gelpage925
    @gelpage925 5 лет назад +17

    i have never voted in my life but i have nothing but admiration and respect for his great efforts...may god bless him and sierra Leonel.

  • @paigeboughal9599
    @paigeboughal9599 5 лет назад +30

    This man is a visionary. I love his points on human capital- that people, all people are the most important resource to invest in. People with compassion and drive like this are the people changing the world. Thank you for this

    • @projectafrica6248
      @projectafrica6248 4 года назад +2

      A visionary that will order his army to shoot and kill innocent civilians just because they are protesting worsening conditions in the country?? This visionary of yours has killed peaceful protesters and jailed more political leaders in two years than any other president in the history of Sierra 🇸🇱

    • @abiberjalloh2978
      @abiberjalloh2978 4 года назад

      @@projectafrica6248 lies

    • @Themystergamerr
      @Themystergamerr 3 года назад +3

      @@projectafrica6248 yes, you're 100% right. Shame he's turned out to be dictator

    • @mabintyconteh4348
      @mabintyconteh4348 Год назад +1

      It's not talk it's action shame on this disgrace of a president

    • @alimamybangura1399
      @alimamybangura1399 13 дней назад

      Shame on you!
      Go to Sierra Leone now and see the handwork of his mission. Sad 😔

  • @markcaseon7136
    @markcaseon7136 5 лет назад +52

    Sierra Leone will become a world superpower.

  • @divyamurugesan5557
    @divyamurugesan5557 5 лет назад +33

    This man deserves a big round of Applause for his vision and his challenge 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
    #PowerOfaStrongVision

  • @manandochappel399
    @manandochappel399 5 лет назад +11

    Thank you for making Africa better and it's people . God bless you Mr President

  • @idanzamir7540
    @idanzamir7540 5 лет назад +18

    One of the best Ted Talks ever!

  • @amgaku
    @amgaku 4 года назад +8

    Every Kenyan should see this. It's TIME we changed our entire leadership in Kenya & usher in this ilk of leaders.

  • @arunak.kanneh6176
    @arunak.kanneh6176 3 года назад +3

    The Liberation of our country, God would continue to bless u, H E Bio.

  • @awhite17
    @awhite17 5 лет назад +34

    Proud Sierra Leonean! Love our Head of State

  • @fodaykamara5660
    @fodaykamara5660 5 лет назад +12

    🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱 Proud to be a Sierra Leonean.

  • @debadiptobiswas5611
    @debadiptobiswas5611 5 лет назад +8

    Best wishes for the upcoming bright future to my Sierra Leonian friends. Good luck from India :)

  • @tambamansaray2251
    @tambamansaray2251 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you Mr. President we appreciate your efforts towards Sierra Leone's issues.

  • @msblacknj1978
    @msblacknj1978 5 лет назад +9

    I am extremely proud of my President as a New Dual Citizen of Sierra Leone. Down with corruption in government! Up with economic development, literacy, food security, and quality healthcare!

    • @bryantthomas1830
      @bryantthomas1830 4 года назад

      Was it difficult to get your dual citizenship there?

  • @ClintonBorges
    @ClintonBorges 5 лет назад +35

    We need more leaders like him. In a sea of leaders while the advanced countries are turning to despots, he is a gust of fresh wind

    • @chuku531
      @chuku531 5 лет назад +2

      Clinton Borges he is lying 🤥 no blood war or take over. This man as blood on his hands.

    • @BaiSamuelkamara
      @BaiSamuelkamara 4 года назад

      I didn't saw visionary leadership in him, he lacks competency to transform Sierra Leone.

    • @zainablamin2932
      @zainablamin2932 4 года назад +2

      @@BaiSamuelkamara can u transform Sierra Leone for us
      U good for nothing people of Sierra Leone
      He's more better than u not to be compare
      U has nothing to offer we the Sierra Leonean as

    • @projectafrica6248
      @projectafrica6248 4 года назад +1

      The guy is a fraud. Worst president is the history of the country.

    • @projectafrica6248
      @projectafrica6248 4 года назад

      @@zainablamin2932 you must be one of ignorant mende girls that put your stupid tribal sentiments over your nation. Go back to your hometown, look around and tell me this great leader of yours is truly helping your people.

  • @mitchmcquinn
    @mitchmcquinn 5 лет назад +36

    This man is a hero

    • @talloolahmoon
      @talloolahmoon 5 лет назад +1

      Mitch McQuinn 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @SLVPOSH
      @SLVPOSH 4 года назад +1

      LOL, this man is a fraud! The corrupt one is him ... look at what SL is becoming. Know your facts before spewing rubbish!

    • @Tootisepop
      @Tootisepop 4 года назад

      SLVPOSH RIGHT

  • @jennyjose3371
    @jennyjose3371 3 года назад +4

    A visionary. So proud.

  • @abubbakarr2792
    @abubbakarr2792 3 года назад +2

    yes JULIUS Maada we say thank you may , the lord Jesus bless you and your family may ,you live long may the lord give you wisdom to make sierra Leone , be a better nation

  • @tiahknoxstoriestoldphenome8536
    @tiahknoxstoriestoldphenome8536 2 года назад

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥳🥳 beautiful speech Our President

  • @GBONDOFODAY
    @GBONDOFODAY 5 лет назад +5

    May God be with you mr President

  • @amaraturay9404
    @amaraturay9404 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful words, my president of the republic of Sierra Leone

  • @AlbertSBendu
    @AlbertSBendu Год назад

    Thanks very much president Bio

  • @sham4371
    @sham4371 5 лет назад +26

    I'm proud to be a Sierra leonean.
    Salute SLPP party of Sierra Leone.

    • @li_tsz_fung
      @li_tsz_fung 5 лет назад +1

      If you're a citizen there. Please tell me how your country have evolved after this man become president again from your perspective. His story is too good for me to believe

    • @abiberjalloh2978
      @abiberjalloh2978 4 года назад

      @@li_tsz_fung free education
      We have 80% of people that are not educated

    • @albertkonandoyle3152
      @albertkonandoyle3152 2 года назад

      @@abiberjalloh2978 you are tribalistic liar from a tribe of criminals selling Sierra leoneans like fools. You know Mendes are SLPP and they are warmongers on other tribes who are Limba and temne and soso and fullahs.

    • @albertkonandoyle3152
      @albertkonandoyle3152 2 года назад

      @@li_tsz_fung if you hear any division talk must know it's very one sided.

  • @kingdavid7558
    @kingdavid7558 5 лет назад +2

    We are supporting a leader who can bring changes and developing our nation, les talked about the burning issues facing the youth. When there is no job in a nation the crime rate will increase mr p.long live Sierra Leone.

  • @721546724
    @721546724 4 года назад +4

    This is nothing but pure leadership, we are looking to you Sir🇿🇦

  • @suliamankalokoh8535
    @suliamankalokoh8535 5 лет назад +3

    God blessed you Mr. President

  • @amaraturay9404
    @amaraturay9404 2 года назад +2

    God Bless Sierra Leone 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

  • @FranzZOfficial
    @FranzZOfficial 5 лет назад +5

    incredible, just incredible... earth needs more man like this

  • @abdulkuduskoroma1415
    @abdulkuduskoroma1415 6 дней назад

    I have no doubt in your Papay ,keep us proud always.

  • @GosuZer0
    @GosuZer0 5 лет назад +5

    Africa is our origin and our future.

  • @aniruddhakhandewale499
    @aniruddhakhandewale499 5 лет назад +3

    And also thanks for supporting us youth or young adults and teenagers

  • @francisdaudaamadujr1770
    @francisdaudaamadujr1770 5 лет назад +12

    That's my president of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.
    Madaa Biooooooooo, Madaa Bioaaaaaaaaaa

  • @xx-lk3bx
    @xx-lk3bx 5 лет назад +5

    Well done, Julius!

  • @lotus5210
    @lotus5210 5 лет назад +3

    What a great leader he is.

  • @juliajones3925
    @juliajones3925 2 года назад +2

    Thank you Mr. President for allowing African Diaspora who prove lineage through DNA to come back and regain the citizenship that was stolen from us! Thank you! My ancestry is among the Temne of Sierra Leone and I will be there this April!

  • @wellbodisalone
    @wellbodisalone 2 года назад +3

    Proud to be Sierra Leonean!

  • @caseykuilman9307
    @caseykuilman9307 5 лет назад +6

    Make this man the world's leader, he is amazing 💚

  • @jamiekango4226
    @jamiekango4226 2 года назад +1

    To all sierra leone people please don't fight alone in your survival, we have survived in science with are own defense science, please don't stop teaching us young up coming adults how to protect are self, it don't matter where you exist on this planet give God respect an put more strength into are people journey a any where in the world, we may not get along, we do like eating good food an having nice conversations, remember where humans first !

  • @dangerboy1111
    @dangerboy1111 5 лет назад +4

    this guy definately change sierra leone conditions

  • @tylancoleman2862
    @tylancoleman2862 3 года назад +2

    Love this!

  • @bobsontengbeh9468
    @bobsontengbeh9468 Год назад

    Great leader,may God guide and protect you in our nation,^ou makes me proud as a Sierra Leonean

  • @oupi1992
    @oupi1992 Год назад +1

    To Sierra Leone..
    The brutality of the RUF rebel Podeisanko makes the people call him the devil.
    No country should deceive its people with its power.
    No human being has the right to treat human beings abusively.
    Don't forget the tragedies of the past.
    It is the duty of the people to prevent another heinous politician, the militants, from coming forward.
    In response to the achievements made by the people, the government should provide a lot of food and other economic activities.
    Let us not forget that the nation exists through the efforts of the people. Soon, the people become the founding force of the country.
    The people come first, not the country. There is nothing more important than the value of a person's existence.
    In the past, we didn't know the importance of each and every one of these people.
    Let's be courageous enough to swear to ourselves not to undermine the existence of each and every one of us.
    Raise the value of your own existence so that you can become my country, my neighbor, my government, my country.
    Then you will see the infinite possibilities.
    There will be many countries around you that have grown, and with the cooperation of neighboring countries, grow your country into a peaceful and free country.
    May peace, freedom, and abundance always be with Sierra Leone.
    I am a citizen of the Republic of Korea, where freedom, peace, abundance, and technology coexist.
    I hope that your country will enjoy all of this.

  • @slpson543
    @slpson543 2 года назад +1

    God 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏Father of Democracy

  • @salonefamily
    @salonefamily 3 года назад +2

    Mr President Bio,what is the differences of the people you are talking about during that time and now presently as you,you the elected president of the Republic of our Mama Salone from 2018 ????.
    From,
    'Salone family channel '.

  • @itumelengmosailane1192
    @itumelengmosailane1192 3 года назад +1

    Wow I like his points

  • @jamiekango4226
    @jamiekango4226 2 года назад +1

    So if I die, I ask for the all gangsta fighting Gods in every nation to give me strength to survive an thank you for the journey an days I was guided !

  • @feimangobeh5313
    @feimangobeh5313 5 лет назад +8

    My the lord grant your heart desires

  • @tejanmassaquoi2401
    @tejanmassaquoi2401 5 лет назад +3

    Is the best leader ever Mama saleone have elected

  • @enockcheruiyot5919
    @enockcheruiyot5919 3 года назад +1

    He could be the most brilliant African president

  • @leopoldosantos4436
    @leopoldosantos4436 5 лет назад +3

    The way he talks about the money needed to give education to all these children make it seens like its a lot, but then you realize lots of rich people spend this in a snap

  • @youxkio
    @youxkio 5 лет назад +3

    HERE IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE FOR AFRICA> OTHER AFRICAN NATIONS WILL FOLLOW THIS MODEL> DO YOU LISTEN, AFRICAN NATIONS? IT IS TIME FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT TOO!!!

  • @issakamara2405
    @issakamara2405 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you Mr precedent , we Need Transmission in our belove nation. Er need Peace in the Land
    We need our Economy to grow .
    Not about SLPP but about S/L .
    Let us thank about S/L.

  • @BOOSETO
    @BOOSETO 5 лет назад +11

    The problem in a lot of African countries, is that they were controlled and oppressed for so long by colonialists, that nobody who holds power wants to give up even a single slice of the pie. Its complete control or war. The majority of the world live in places that have had democracy for hundreds of years. African countries were invaded, pillaged and sucked dry and these people who were dominated were handed a system they didnt understand, and wars inevitably broke out.
    I hope this man can make a difference.

    • @frankday1234
      @frankday1234 5 лет назад +2

      That was at least 3 generations ago. I bear no guilt for what mistakes my ancestors may have made, nor do I assume credit for their achievements.
      The British empire ceded governance to it's native populations over 60 years ago. It's about time we all called it quits.
      "I hope this man can make a difference." If he's to be believed, he already has.
      I propose a toast to Julius Maada Bio. May he live long enough to enjoy the fruits of his labour, and the respect he so richly deserves

    • @Weltenbastler2000
      @Weltenbastler2000 5 лет назад +4

      @@frankday1234 Yes, because after decolonialization the countries where finally able to become sovereign. During ColdWar... You do not believe that yourself do you? The continent just crashed after the end of the ColdWar. Some of these wars are still going on. The effects of colonialism are still there and sadly the world is still dealing with it.

    • @Redfvvg
      @Redfvvg 5 лет назад

      @@frankday1234 Western countries raped the psychology of African people at a time when it was original .. The cultural gene cannot be quickly grown again.

  • @itumelengmosailane1192
    @itumelengmosailane1192 3 года назад +1

    Africa rise from South Africa ✌️

  • @mamadusallieubarrie4249
    @mamadusallieubarrie4249 Год назад

    Visionary

  • @BrightNou
    @BrightNou 5 лет назад +5

    The Hero of Sierra Leone

  • @mmisbach
    @mmisbach 5 лет назад +2

    Sierra Leone is making progress, has long way to go. Julius Maada Bio, Military Head of state for Sierra Leone leads a bloodless coup to gain power, then through democratic election. 3 out of 5 can not read/write. Support hopes and aspirations of the younger generation. #TEDTalk twitter.com/tedstalkin

  • @simoneb4094
    @simoneb4094 5 лет назад +1

    Very good

  • @gloriacritchlow5463
    @gloriacritchlow5463 3 года назад +1

    We don't want to be reminded of this bloodywar.this is not something to boast of.please enough is enough.

  • @ArtsWalaPoliticalScience
    @ArtsWalaPoliticalScience 5 лет назад +1

    Very nice

  • @tongascopetongaisango8691
    @tongascopetongaisango8691 4 года назад +3

    he needs to look out to his friend Valentine, that man's life is too much of a tragedy.

  • @kajaleemarah2112
    @kajaleemarah2112 4 года назад +2

    Is true our Dear President saying that's right. Please Sir can you help develop Youths and Sport. My regards love and respect thank you.

  • @kevinr6871
    @kevinr6871 3 года назад +1

    3:40 I don't mean to split hairs here, but his predecessor was also responsible for those elections.

  • @aniruddhakhandewale499
    @aniruddhakhandewale499 5 лет назад +3

    Amazing speech given by him motivational and also informative .Thanks for sharing such a kind of video to make people informative about it .I Akshara Khandewale is learning this in civics about law and indian parliament and fundamental rights and duties and directive principles of state policy

  • @jamiekango4226
    @jamiekango4226 2 года назад +1

    🙇🏾‍♂️

  • @williamkoroma9324
    @williamkoroma9324 2 года назад +1

    God help us in Sierra leone
    After four years they are nor paying for female student in Sierra leone we are lost

  • @jamiekango4226
    @jamiekango4226 2 года назад +1

    You knoe why them sierra leone guys all over the world be having problems, when where young guys, we always have low haircuts, we need to grow out are hair so we can sense all are personalities remember human development is a full development not half the growth, when you design, you free up the attitude !

  • @200308164
    @200308164 3 года назад +1

    Do not forget captain Valentine Stressor even if you over threw him. He is still you brother.

  • @adamak2785
    @adamak2785 5 лет назад +2

    What are some great business idea for Sierra Leone?

  • @TT-dv9er
    @TT-dv9er 5 лет назад +1

    WOW

  • @sham4371
    @sham4371 5 лет назад +2

    Sierra Leone the best

  • @fearlessjotalks301
    @fearlessjotalks301 12 дней назад

    🇸🇱 ❤ 🇸🇱 ❤

  • @jamiekango4226
    @jamiekango4226 2 года назад

    Humans will always fight you closed attention without voice of reasons, as long as you are the opposite color your top warrior has to be in that sanction of protection in oder for you to walk through your survival, you can't an will not ever be protected as long as you are the opposite color race, pain is not a lesson, pain is vengeance to survive, guard yourself well an remember who you don't please as to act as a master servant, will threaten our till you forgotten, your homeland gives you time to survive not another man home, it's either you work or disappear fighting for your survival !

  • @ishakeister2810
    @ishakeister2810 5 лет назад +5

    May God grant your heart desire for the country and oeople of Sierra Leone may God help you in Jesus name. GOD BLESS YOU IN JESUS 🙏🙏🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱

    • @gjkdfh442
      @gjkdfh442 5 лет назад +2

      he's Muslim

    • @reginaldbrown-taylor1202
      @reginaldbrown-taylor1202 5 лет назад

      @@gjkdfh442 he is not. Besides, we Sierra Leoneans pray in both religions in public gatherings.

  • @mr.underground5223
    @mr.underground5223 3 года назад +1

    He should have done more to help Valentine Strasser!!!

  • @ishakeister2810
    @ishakeister2810 5 лет назад +4

    May God be with you in Jesus name.🙏🙏🙏🙏🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱

  • @lijonlee6186
    @lijonlee6186 5 лет назад +4

    His English is pretty good.
    as to the rest...only time will tell...A very large step forward...but
    can they hold power long enough to carry it off!
    Is it enough to get investment to build the vision
    I feel Sierra Leone is still a powder-keg... what now is what I ask?

    • @Stelum1000
      @Stelum1000 5 лет назад +3

      Sierra Leone was a British colony, most people there speak English.

    • @Tootisepop
      @Tootisepop 4 года назад

      Ivan Loi broken English mostly

  • @timlebsack
    @timlebsack 5 лет назад +1

    Do these new government programs have sunset provisions ??

  • @dianeterry7493
    @dianeterry7493 2 года назад

    Thank you president Bio you are a blessing to Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

  • @LeftJoystick
    @LeftJoystick 5 лет назад +9

    Hello other big brainers

    • @jdmnissan
      @jdmnissan 5 лет назад +1

      Hello (first comment to first command)

    • @chronicgrails2412
      @chronicgrails2412 5 лет назад +1

      OwO

    • @LeftJoystick
      @LeftJoystick 5 лет назад +1

      Arnold Schwarzenegger Looks like I was actually first though (if you sort by “Newest” haha)

    • @jdmnissan
      @jdmnissan 5 лет назад +1

      @@LeftJoystick it showed me that I my commend is 54 seconds old and yours 34 but whatever. Yt makes mistakes

    • @jdmnissan
      @jdmnissan 5 лет назад

      Congrats you're *first*

  • @allcantalk8819
    @allcantalk8819 2 года назад +1

    Who wrote this speech? The British?

  • @prytamkev954
    @prytamkev954 5 лет назад +10

    Start from agriculture and forestation . Thats how India recovered after british looted for 300 years and left it so poor that from 23%gdp to 3%

  • @paulwarren796
    @paulwarren796 3 года назад +1

    I DON'T KNOW ABOUT WORLD SUPER POWER , BUT SOMEDAY SIERRA LEONE'S STREETS MAY BE OG GOLD .
    AT ANY RATE , LIKE THIS LEADER , I AM SURE GLAD BILL GATES IS ALIVE ....

  • @mickestpalmer2516
    @mickestpalmer2516 5 лет назад +1

    Are like president bio is vision

  • @freddiechoza
    @freddiechoza Год назад +1

    Doesn't mention why the overthrew valentine strasser

  • @onetwo3706
    @onetwo3706 5 лет назад +2

    Diamonds are forever...

  • @mohamedsamborah7233
    @mohamedsamborah7233 5 лет назад +3

    He is Tok and Do

  • @oluochkevo2686
    @oluochkevo2686 3 месяца назад

    Am Kenyan, I've got feelings Valentine Strassor would have been the best for Siera Leonians

  • @KANUsAlpha
    @KANUsAlpha 4 года назад +1

    🇸🇱🇸🇱

  • @daviddaudajunusa581
    @daviddaudajunusa581 Год назад +1

    This guy is the worst president in the history of Sierra Leone

  • @miti7683
    @miti7683 2 года назад +1

    All this talk for nothing 🤣. The country became worse than it was under the former president.

  • @benverzijlbergen2968
    @benverzijlbergen2968 5 лет назад +12

    Looks like he's trying his best. Not sure why he'd offer full scolarships to all girls for STEM field studies though :s Pretty sure the motivated boys that are qualified to go there have poor parents too.

    • @laylobinson5839
      @laylobinson5839 5 лет назад +2

      well bro, would you rather be in a room surrounded by nice girls or smelly guys?
      I would go for the girls too. Kinda sexist but hey, its the truth.

    • @morkaubl9268
      @morkaubl9268 5 лет назад +3

      To address the 2:1 male:female student disparity. As of 2013, only 17% of educators were female. It makes sense to prioritise marginalised groups to attain parity and equity.

    • @tomvittino
      @tomvittino 5 лет назад +3

      Because the percentage of men and women wo had access to education was not equal.
      He says that specifically on the speach..

    • @benverzijlbergen2968
      @benverzijlbergen2968 5 лет назад +1

      @@tomvittino Exactly. HAD. Past tense. They leveled the playingfield with free base education. Every woman that now wants to get educated, can. They could issue loans to people that are currently unable to affort it, like we do over here, but full scollarships because you don't have a weiner is just wrong.

    • @benverzijlbergen2968
      @benverzijlbergen2968 5 лет назад

      @Janusha It's only available to women that are already eligable to go to uni. Besides, if your country is as poorly educated as his is, it shouldn't matter if it's a he or a she, get all people educated. Equally.

  • @victoriaj6978
    @victoriaj6978 4 года назад +1

    This government is no different from the other. Oh, he has outlined the problems but he has no moral virtue and is illegitimate. Imagine receiving $75 million in funds for COVID relief and have it go to buying Toyota Prados.

  • @hjjjjk8399
    @hjjjjk8399 4 месяца назад

    As long as black Afica has leaders like this, we are going nowhere.

  • @sannohfofanah4909
    @sannohfofanah4909 3 года назад +3

    De Man dea lie big time. did not do nothing for his people.

  • @garywhites6348
    @garywhites6348 5 лет назад +1

    I don't know what language you are speaking.it sounds like English but I don't understand it

    • @n.hunter5136
      @n.hunter5136 5 лет назад

      Gary Whites, it shows when these are his words, convictions and believes. Talk is cheap. Been there.... and seen it with my own eyes... no need to hear cheap talks and suits

  • @daviddaudajunusa9711
    @daviddaudajunusa9711 9 месяцев назад

    Nearly everyone in the audience stopped thinking and started to go by their feelings when Julius Maada Bio played a little bit of their emotions. He got what he wanted, but look at him now judge for yourselves if the picture he painted then an now are the same. Shame on humanity.

  • @issakamara2405
    @issakamara2405 5 лет назад +3

    Good Sprache but little action go home and do your Work .
    Guenea Money is Value more them S/L my people since in history only in his time that has happening , Good Work to Start with free Education , tryinf to improve the Medical System.
    But my people thank are heard $ and € are morthan Le Million.
    Stop kalp kalp tock the True.

  • @ishmaelmansaray8719
    @ishmaelmansaray8719 3 года назад +2

    Talk is cheap. Nothing happened yet 6 months later

  • @AM-fiafp
    @AM-fiafp 4 года назад +3

    Before Fatima Bio took power...