Musician Seun Kuti Protests Against Fuel Price Rise in Nigeria
Nigeria’s government ended its generous fuel subsidies January 1, 2012.
Since then the price of gas has more than doubled and national strikes have ensued.
One of the protest leaders to emerge has been musician Seun Kuti, son of Nigeria’s legendary musician Fela Kuti.
Anchor Marco Werman talks to him to get more details.
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