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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