South African award-winning rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as 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.
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AKA, 32, contracted the virus despite following all stringent hygiene measures — wearing face masks, frequent handwashing and rubbing alcohol-based sanitizers — stipulated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and S. A government.
The rapper in a statement pleaded with everyone to adhere to social distancing guidelines, to wear masks and to hold stringent hygiene measures by frequently sanitizing and washing our hands.
The multi award-winning artiste 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,” the statement said.
AKA joins the likes of Lerato Zah Moloi, Mlamli Mangcala, Brian Temba and TT Mbha -who has since recovered- who have tested positive
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