AKA Tests Positive for COVID-19
South African musician AKA has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
This was announced by the artist this afternoon.
“In an attempt to create awareness around the virus and to caution citizens to be more careful in their daily interactions with others, AKA has chosen to make his results public.” Said the statement.
This comes as day after the musician was nominated for the Record of the year for his collaboration with Yanga for Jika at the South African Music Awards.
He has asked people to wear masks, social distance and continue practicing a good hygiene.
As soon as you feel that cough coming on, that headache … weakness in your muscles. Chills at night. Trust me. GO TEST ASAP. There’s places where they do the swab at the back of your throat, not that insane up your nose one. Do it so you can know what you dealing with.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 10, 2020
“I am looking forward to de stigmatising this whole thing.” Tweeted AKA.
“It seems like people only sit up and pay attention when it happens to public figures or those close to them.”
“Unfortunately at some point, we are ALL going to catch it.” He said
I’m looking forward to de stigmatizing this whole thing. It seems like people only sit up and pay attention when it happens to public figures or those close to them. Unfortunately at some point, we are ALL going to catch it.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 10, 2020
Feeling strong and quite upbeat actually. Let’s see how the next week unfolds. Stay tuned. ??
— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 10, 2020
