Macron celebrates African culture at famed music venue
By DW
05 July 2018 |
9:00 am
On a visit to Nigeria, French President Emmanuel Macron took off his jacket and tie and headed for the legendary New Afrika Shrine, where he announced a Season of African Culture that will bring the work of African artists to France in 2020.
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