Nigerian Musician Naira Marley Defies Ban, Holds Concert in Abuja

Nigerians have called for the arrest of musician Azeez Fashola - popularly known as Naira Marley - for holding a concert in Abuja despite the ban on gatherings and events of more than 20 people put in place to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. Many Nigerians have been arrested and charged for flouting the order including Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, and her husband, Abdul Bello for hosting a house party.

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Naira Marley (file photo)

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