South African rapper, AKA tests positive for COVID-19.

South African rapper, AKA has tested positive for COVID-19. He made his status known via social media with a press statement he shared. 

Taking to his social media platforms, AKA shared a public statement which stated he has tested positive for COVID-19. 

The press statement reads: "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 santizing 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 tranparent as possible about journey with COVID-19. 

More information to follow".