“Nigeria uses music as a therapy against Covid19.”
Going by the saying that music is life and therapeutic, Abolaji Banjoko known as Beejay Sax with his musicians played at Lagos health centre on a Sunday.
‘The purpose was to lift the spirits to deliver spiritual healing’ Banjoko said ‘That was greatly achieved’.
Lagos health workers maintained social distance while dancing to the music while some patients watched from afar.
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Akin Abayomi Lagos state’s health commissioner launched the Artlife project last year which includes weekly concerts outside isolation centres.
Abosede Lewu, a Lagos doctor called this strategy important that it helps people fight back.
Peter Oluwadare a 23 year old violinist
who was close to the pandemic said the music helped him against fear and he feels honoured to play.
Source: Reuters.com
