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Eighty-six new cases of #COVID19 reportes in Nigeria

Eighty-six new cases of #COVID19 have been reported; 70 in Lagos 7 in FCT 3 in Katsina 3 in Akwa Ibom 1 in Jigawa 1 in Bauchi 1 in Borno As at 11:50 pm 19th April there are 627 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Discharged: 170 Deaths: 21

Seun Kuti blasts President Goodluck Jonathan

  Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has criticized  President Goodluck Jonathan because he ordered the sack of all doctors who are currently on strike in Nigeria. The singer who is touring at the moment voiced his opinion few minutes after learning of the president's directives.       According to the singer GEJ has to seek for a dialogue with the troubled doctors and find a solution to their problem instead of sacking them while they fight for a better welfare. This isn't surprising as this is not the first time the singer is attacking the president over his decision on securing peace in the country. The singer also voiced his distaste towards the anti-gay law which was agreed by GEJ.

TRACE Urban Takes a Look at Fela Kuti's Creation of Afrobeat and Its Influences Today [Video]

    In this week's Guest Star,  TRACE Urban  takes a look at Fela Kuti's creation of Afrobeat and its influences today.    " Fela Kuti  was one of the most important African artists of his generation. He was a committed musical genius and a provocateur. His discography is over 50 albums strong! His life story was recently made into a musical backed by  Jay-Z  and  Will Smith . Trace urban look back at his exceptional career with his two sons, musicians  Femi  and  Seun.   TRACE Urban interviews  Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti ,  D'Banj , and  P-Square  about their thoughts on  Fela  and the genre.