Coronavirus: Tanzania's big-name rapper tests positive

One of Tanzania's most popular rappers, Mwana FA, has been diagnosed with the deadly coronavirus.

Khamis Mwinjuma, aka Mwana FA, made the announcement on Instagram, stating that he began developing symptoms after returning from South Africa.

As of March, Tanzania has confirmed at least 6 coronavirus cases and no deaths, according to Worldometer.

In an Instagram post in the Swahili language to his more than 3.3 million followers, Mwana FA said: "I’ve decided to record this video message to tell you that this disease is real!"

He appealed to them to follow expert advice on washing hands and keeping a social distance from others - and not to panic if they caught the virus.

Mwana FA signed off with the plea: "Let’s take care of each other."

BBC also reported that Diamond Platinumz's manager has also revealed that he has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Diamond PLatinumz is another one of Tanzania's big music stars

Known as Sallam, he assured his one million followers on Instagram that he was doing well.

"Be safe everyone out there. This too will pass," he said.

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HABARI...!! Napenda kuwajulisha na kuwatoa hofu ndugu, jamaa na marafiki kuwa nimepata majibu ya vipimo na nimeonekana nikiwa na Corona Virus, kwa sasa nipo chini ya uwangalizi mzuri na afya yangu inaendelea vizuri, pia niishukuru serikali kwa maandalizi mazuri na huduma nayopata wodini, Kwenye kituo toka juzi nipo peke yangu kama nimekikodisha vile ????, wahudumu wanaushirikiano mzuri Mungu awalinde na awape afya njema maana wamejitolea nafasi zao kutupatia huduma sisi waathirika, hili janga la kimataifa linakwepeka kama tutafuata ushauri nasaha kutoka kwenye Wizara husika, naomba kwa wote tuwe salama na familia zetu, tuchukue tahadhari mapema. Be Strong and Be Safe Everyone out there #AllahBlessUsAll

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