Singer Diamond Platnumz's Manager Recovers from Coronavirus

Sallam Sharaf, the manager of celebrated Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz, has recovered from coronavirus.

Sallam, who was diagnosed with the infection on March 19th, broke the news of his healing in a message posted on Instagram on Wednesday, April 1st.

“After 14 days got tested twice and both results came negative and now I am out of isolation center. Thanks to Allah. Thanks to doctor’s nurses and the government,” Sallam wrote.

Sallam’s announcement comes a day after Diamond confirmed his official producer Lizer Classic had tested positive for Covid-19.

In a video shared online, Diamond said Lizer may have contracted the virus after coming into contact with Sallam. Diamond and other Wasafi Records (WCB) staff went into 14-day quarantine after Sallam received a positive result on March 19th.

Bongo Flava artist Khamis Mwinjuma, popularly known as Mwana Fa, also tested positive for the virus on March 20th after returning to Tanzania following a trip to South Africa.

As of Wednesday, April 1st, Tanzania had confirmed 19 cases of the disease.