Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, has admitted he broke coronavirus lockdown rules when he travelled to the capital, Abuja, for a concert.
That event was in June when all non-essential travel was banned to prevent the spread of the virus.
The musician was arrested on Thursday alongside his manager Seyi Awouga.
Both men pleaded guilty and were each fined 100,000 naira ($258; £197).
These were violation of interstate travel ban, non-use of face mask, breaking of social distancing order and attending a concert despite COVID-19 restriction order.
Chief State Counsel, Udeme Umana, revealed that the court mandated Naira Marley to publish a public apology to the federal government in a national daily.
“This will serve as a deterrent to other Nigerians”, Umana stated.
The concert was held at the Jabi Lake Mall on June 13…
The Federal Government also stopped the operation of ExecuJet, the airline whose plane flew Naira Marley and others.
The ban was, however, lifted late July.
