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She spent years honing her style and fighting sceptical record labels before her campy, singalong anthems found their intended audience.

Talk to those who have known Eze since he was a boy honing his skills in a small yellow cage in Greenwich and there is immense pride at how far he has come.

Oleksii, one of the soldiers honing his skill with a shotgun, says he's already lost his father and friends in the war.

In an industry where work is not guaranteed, she said it was "very comforting to know that you can spend a few years actively honing your skills".

Like loads of artists, Tinie spent time honing his craft in grassroots venues and clubs - something he sees as an important training ground for new talent.