Renowned Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has left fans and members of the online community reelling in shock after coming out to reveal that he and his family are among those to test positive for coronavirus in the country.
Peter Okoye made the surprise disclosure in a video shared via his Instagram page on Saturday, June 26, 2020, where he narrated in details how members of his family winded up with Covid-19, including the physical and mental toll the illment had on them.
In the video, Peter disclosed that both his immediate family and members of his domestic staff were diagnosed with the respiratory disease by a doctor. He also noted that everyone under his roof suffered immensely during the three week period their bodies played host to the novel virus.
According to the 38-year old music star, living with the dreaded coronavirus felt like hell for him and members of his household.
Peter added that his family’s ordeal at the hands of Covid-19 has inspired him to educate others on the need to take seriously the basic guidelines issued by government and health experts to either prevent or curb the spread of the virus.
He said:
“Hey, guys how are you all doing? Just want to let you guys know that for the past three weeks I have been sick. I have been ill and most people didn’t even know what was wrong with me. I kept it to myself for three weeks. Its been three weeks of hell for me and my family. I had Covid-19 for about 3 weeks.
“For those who noticed I was in my room during my draw instead of my usual location. I was self-isolated, I was imprisoned in my own house and it was just me, I was sick and I tested positive.”
Watch the video below:
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