South African rapper and musician, AKA has tested positive for COVID-19. The statement that was released on Friday 10 July makes it clear that he chose to make his result public in an effort to create awareness about the virus.
AKA chose to make his positive result public in an attempt to caution citizens and encourage them to be more careful in their daily interactions with others. He has also pleaded with those who are experiencing symptoms, to get tested as soon as possible.
“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,” the statement read.
The statement also underlined that “the world is yours” hit-maker AKA has been taking the necessary precautions, given by the World Health Organization and the government, since the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to COVID-19 becoming a “very real part of many lives in South Africa,” AKA will 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.
Not long after the formal announcement, Supa Mega took to Twitter and wrote: “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.”
“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,” said AKA.
“Feeling strong and quite upbeat actually. Let’s see how the next week unfolds. Stay tuned,” he added.
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