Days after her much-hyped vacation to Kenya, American RnB singer Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas tested positive for COVID-19.
Ashanti via an Instagram post said that she did not have any pain.
“Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19,” wrote Ashanti adding “I’m ok and not in any pain. I’m actually down to do the verzuz from my house…we’re trying to figure it out!!!”
Ashanti arrived in Kenyan on December 7 and headed to the prestigious five-star hotel Hemingways Hotel in Karen.
Ashanti, a Grammy award-winning RnB artiste surprised her fans and Kenyans with her visit.
She only shared a few videos steering clear of questions on how long she would be in Kenya.
She later visited the Nairobi National Park and shared photos of her amazing time at the park.
Following her COVID-19 positive test, a battle between her and Keyshia Cole, another RnB artiste has been put off.
Verzuz made the announcement saying that the January, 9, 2021 event has been put on hold.
“Unfortunately, we have to postpone tonight’s @Ashanti vs @KeyshiaCole #VERZUZ. Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 beforehand, and we cannot put anyone at risk in the process,” read a statement from Verzuz.
A week ago, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Level 4 alert for Americans seeking to visit Kenya owing to the huge number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
Kenya is battling the second wave of coronavirus which started in October.
Ashanti joined other big names who have visited Kenya in the past year.
Selena Gomez, another America RnB crooner visited Kenya.
Gomez, the voice behind ‘The Heart Wants What It Wants’ visited Kenyan schools under construction in partnership with WE organization.
