{
  "id": 3926403,
  "title": "Sista Afia urges artistes to disinfect mics or get personal ones for shows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sista-afia-urges-artistes-to-disinfect-mics-or-get-personal-ones-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T08:11:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/sista-afia-urges-artistes-to-disinfect-mics-or-get-personal-ones-for-shows/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian singer Sista Afia has called upon musicians to disinfect microphones before using them during live performances, citing hygiene concerns and the potential for germs to spread. In a Facebook post on August 28, 2026, the artist highlighted the issue of many performers sharing microphones, leading to a higher risk of germ transmission. Sista Afia urged her fellow musicians to take extra precautions, stating, \"PLEASE DISINFECT THE MIC BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR MOUTH ON IT!\" She explained that when artists move from one show to another, they often share microphones with other performers who sing, speak, and breathe into the same equipment. This raises concerns about the possibility of microphones contributing to the spread of germs, especially when musicians make direct contact with them. After performances, some artists may feel unwell, though not every sickness can be directly attributed to a microphone. To address this issue, Sista Afia suggested that musicians carry microphone-safe disinfectant sprays or sanitizing wipes and clean shared microphones before performing. Additionally, she encouraged artists who can afford it to consider purchasing their own mini microphones as an added precaution. While Sista Afia acknowledged that not every illness after a show can be linked to a microphone, she emphasized the importance of taking precautions due to the shared nature of the equipment. She concluded her message by urging her colleagues to prioritize their health and take microphone hygiene more seriously, urging them to \"Disinfect your mic before you perform.\" Sista Afia, known for hits such as Jeje, Asuoden, Slay Queen, and Weather for Two, has made a significant impact in Ghana's music industry.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has urged artistes to disinfect shared microphones before performances, citing concerns over hygiene and potential exposure to germs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Sista Afia urges fellow artistes to disinfect microphones before performances",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sista-afia-urges-fellow-artistes-to-disinfect-microphones-before",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:59:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}