South African Rapper Kiernan Forbes, AKA, has tested positive for COVID-19, This was revealed by the Supermega (as AKA is referred to by his fans ) himself when he posted the following statement on his social media.
For immediate release
PRESS STATEMENT: AKA TESTS POSITIVE FOR NOVEL COVID-19 VIRUS
Johannesburg, Friday, 10 July 2020
Multi award-winning South African musician, AKA, has tested positive for the novel COVID-19 virus.
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 sanitizing 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.
More information to follow.
AKA is one of South Africa’s biggest rappers together with Kwesta and Casper Nyovest. South Africa COVID-19 cases have breached the 230 000 mark as the cases have surged to 238 000.
Source: Twitter