AKA Calls Out Government For Neglecting Artists During COVID-19 Pandemic… He’s Really PAINED!

AKA has called out the South African government on social media for neglecting performing artists during the coronavirus pandemic.

He took to Twitter to complain about the neglect stating that the government has not taken into consideration the music industry, who have been left with no income due to the seizing of their concerts and live performances. He stated, “The entire music industry has been left for dead by the government.”

In response to a tweep who questioned him on why he is concerned when he is a wealthy artist, he responded with, “Yah well, I’m down to my last million. So yeah I’m panicking.” AKA explained that if the government doesn’t do something serious, the arts will also be a casualty of the pandemic.

See his rant below.

What plan is there in place for the performing arts? Musicians, DJ’s and so forth? … https://t.co/909U1Axkam

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

All these people we call “OG’s” in the music industry are quiet as FUCK with regards to how to lead us during this pandemic. An absolute void of leadership. What is to become of our artists and their livelihoods?

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

Nonsense. Which OG’s are you talking about? I’m talking about the ones in HIGH POSITIONS in Government. HIGH POSITIONS in multi national companies. With numerous tenders. Enriching themselves. https://t.co/GeNNStHwOR

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

If we don’t do something serious, the arts will also be a casualty of this pandemic.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

Yah well, I’m down to my last million. So yeah I’m panicking. https://t.co/QvUrl2jtVQ

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

“The Governement doesn’t owe you anything” is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life. https://t.co/sMgKt4t3A0

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

There are so many more people who depend on the artist. Band members, videographers, photography, security, assistants, drivers to name a few … those are all JOBS, JOBS for actual people. https://t.co/mRcBBGHLoH

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

It’s worth at least having an in depth discussion with government to see what can be done. https://t.co/G7VrzIKRFf

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

My friend, one of my band members lost a close close relative of his this past week … we haven’t had a show in four months. Financially, it’s a mess. https://t.co/8ExsWR6bTY

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

Argh. Let me log off, try and sound smart twitter is on now ….

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

Ok, so … 80% of this document refers to sports and guidelines pertaining to sports. Where is a CLEAR PLAN for the preservation of THE ARTS & those dependent on THE ARTS for their SURVIVAL? https://t.co/2mvWYJsBKN

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

You may visit your family at the casino or at the mall. You can also take a Taxi to your job that may be imaginary at this point in time. 🇿🇦

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020

Understood. Now, in that interim period of national disaster … what will lets say, a singer(who uses auto tune btw) … tell his bank who demand car and house payments/ or tell staff who need salaries? https://t.co/A7OZIf12cT

— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 14, 2020