Stella Damasus, Nollywood actress, had opined that the cure for COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by a coronavirus would come from Africa.
The U.S. based Nigerian actress stated this while commemorating this year’s edition of Africa Day. Stella Damasus added that the continent has what it takes to find a cure for the treatment of the virus.
Africa Day is an annual commemoration of the foundation of the organisation of African Unity, now known as African Union (AU) on May 25, 1963.
The 42-year-old actress also urged Africans to unite irrespective of whatever differences may exist.
“Happy Africa Day to all my African brothers and sisters all over the world. We stronger together. The virus has taken so many but together, we shall fight and overcome,” she wrote on Instagram page.
“We must all take care of one another regardless of religious, political and language differences. I believe that the cure is coming from Africa. Celebrate today and remember why. One love.”
As of Monday, Africa has 115,346 confirmed cases of the virus with 3,471 deaths and 46,426 recoveries according to Africa CDC.
Cases in Nigeria breached the 8,000 mark on Monday evening when the NCDC announced 229 new cases. The latest tally of 8,068 cases means that Nigeria is currently fourth most impacted on the continent.
It comes behind, South Africa, Egypt and Morocco. The country has consistently recorded 100 plus new cases for the last over one month.
Lagos continues to be the most impacted state whiles Kano is marching towards the 1,000 mark. Two states have yet to record cases, Cross River and Kogi.