October 05, (THEWILL) – African singers and entertainers including Angelique Kidjo have signed an open letter to G20 leaders of developed nations, calling for an urgent donation of coronavirus vaccines to the continent.
Other signatories include, Femi Kuti and Davido along with businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu.
Some African countries have struggled to cope with a third wave of the pandemic.
More than 800 million people on the continent are yet to receive a jab, especially those in rural communities
This is the latest effort to ramp up pressure on richer nations.