Alikiba tests positive for Covid-19, forced to cancel US tour

Alikiba was going back to the US after 4 years

Piece by: Dennis Milimo
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• King Kiba was set to promote his album 'Only One King' from September 2, 2022. 

• The Kings Music CEO will be in Isolation until he recovers before he embarks on his now postponed US tour

has been forced to cancel his US tour after testing positive for Covid-19
Singer Alikiba has been forced to cancel his US tour after testing positive for Covid-19
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 Tanzanian singer Ali Saleh Kiba popularly known as Alikiba has tested positive for Covid-19.

In a statement issued on Thursday night, King Kiba announced that he has been forced to postpone his much anticipated US tour until he recovers.

The singer informed his diaspora fans that new dates will be issued to accommodate his summer tour that had been scheduled to kick start on September 2, 2022.

“To all my fans who have been impatiently waiting for the commencement of my Only One King US tour, 2022 which was meant to commence on the 2nd d September. I am truly saddened and devastated to say that I have tested positive for Covid-19,” the statement read in part.

The Utu hitmaker affirmed that he will make it up to his fans once he recovers and new dates for his tour announced.

“Hereby we are forced to postpone and reschedule to the soonest date possible. Nothing is more t me than the health of my band, crew, and my fans,” King Kiba assured his fans.

statement after testing positive for Covid-19
Alikiba's statement after testing positive for Covid-19
Image: Instagram

The Kings Music CEO used the opportunity to apologize to his fans for any inconvenience caused by the postponement of his Only One King US tour.

“I have immense love for you all and I sincerely apologize for any inconveniences caused. Until then I hope everyone stays safe and takes all necessary precautions. In Shaa Allah. Will see you soon," King Kiba said.

On June 30th, Kiba revealed that he was going back to the US to promote his music after 4 years.

“Let the International Only One King Tours begin!! And my first tour will be in the USA !!!

 "It’s been 4 years since I was in the United States to connect with my fans, I would like to officially announce I will be starting my USA Tour this September, can't wait to party with you all my dearest fans,” he said in a statement.

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