Tuesday, 02 July, 2024

Amidst assault trial, Seun Kuti jets to Switzerland for concert tour


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Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has jetted out to Zurich in Switzerland to kick-off his delayed concert tour after being released on bail.

The singer announced his tour to the European country via his Instagram story on Thursday sharing a picture of himself on the plane.

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Seun Kuti [Photo credit: NRTC Library]

He captured the post, “Euro tour kicks off tonight in Zurich.”

ALSO READ: Breaking: Seun Kuti released from police custody on bail

Kuti, who was in court on Wednesday — had been facing trial on assaulting a police officer, and had concerts scheduled in more than a dozen countries, his manager Ayo Moses told The Associated Press.

Kuti’s case was adjourned until a further hearing on July 3 after the presiding judge ruled that it was the public prosecutor – not the police – that had the power to prosecute the musician. 

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Seun Kuti [Photo credit: NRTC Library]

His manager confirmed that his departure had been on hold due to the trial.


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