Popular South African rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes known better as AKA, said he has tested positive to the novel coronavirus.
The South African rapper, had on Friday 10th July 2020, took to his social media accounts to post a statement saying he has tested positive to coronavirus. The statement reads:
“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.
AKA pleads for everyone to adhere to social distancing guidelines, to wear masks and to hold stringent hygiene measures by frequently sanitising and washing our hands.
Since the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, AKA has taken precautions that were stipulated by the WHO and the SA government. COVID-19 has become a very real part of many lives in South Africa and AKA will, therefore, be sharing his recovery journey with everyone whilst in self-isolation as he aims to be as transparent as possible about his journey with COVID-19″ the statement said.
Since the rapper released this information, fans have trooped to his social media accounts reacting to the news. But majority of those commenting are not convinced by the rapper’s statement, as they feel is a publicity stunt as he is about to drop a new song.
From us here, we wish him a quick recovery, whether or not the story is true…