New Africa shrine cancels musical activities due to coronavirus

The management of the New Africa Shrine has announced the cancellation of all musical activities this weekend due to coronavirus pandemic.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Yeni Kuti and Femi Kuti, the children of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

It reads: The Management of the New Africa Shrine has decided to cancel all musical activities this weekend as precautionary measures against the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the globe. We will continue to monitor the situation of things before we revert to our regular programming. STAY SAFE EVERYONE #saynotocoronavirus"

The decision came after Nigeria confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 which was brought in from persons with a history of travel from Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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The Management of the New Africa Shrine has decided to cancel all musical activities this weekend as precautionary measures against the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the globe. We will continue to monitor the situation of things before we revert to our regular programming. STAY SAFE EVERYONE #saynotocoronavirus Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti and Femi Anikulapo-Kuti.

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