AKA

Rapper AKA has died at the age of 35. The South African musician, real name Kiernan Forbes, was known for tracks such as Lemons and Fela In Versace.

‘Our son was loved and he gave love in return. He first broke on to the scene over a decade ago with 2010 track Victory Lap, and went on to find success both in South Africa and abroad. ‘We thank you for the love and support we have received thus far, and ask you to continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord.’ In this time of grief we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as family to decide on the upcoming days. AKA had been due to perform in a nightclub in the South African city of Durban on Friday, and had shared videos of himself preparing for the gig to Instagram hours before his sudden death. Police confirmed that a 35-year-old male and another unidentified male, 34, had been shot dead outside a popular restaurant on Florida Road in the Durban area, with AKA having shared a photo of his meal from the same restaurant.

The 35-year-old, a multiple-award winner, was reportedly gunned down on Friday night alongside another man while they were walking towards their car in ...

"They were allegedly approached by two armed suspects who walked to them from across the street and shot the victims at close range," police said in a statement. The 35-year-old won multiple South African awards, was nominated several times for a Black Entertainment Television award in the United States and was once nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award. South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has died after being shot outside a restaurant in the south-eastern city of Durban, his family says.

South African rapper AKA, real named Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, fiancée died just two years before his own death in harrowing circumstances.

"Our son was loved and he gave love in return. "Thank You to everyone who has stuck by me and our respective families … "We thank you for the love and support we have received thus far, and ask you continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord." We are awaiting further details from the Durban Police. "To many he was AKA, SUPAMEGA, BHOVA and the many other named of affection his legion of fans called him by. They wrote in a statement: "It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son, and confirm his untimely and tragic passing on the evening of February 10, 2023.

The death of South African rapper AKA has completely shocked his family and fans.

Fans have also been pouring their condolence and showing support to the family over social media. His parents Lynn and Tony Forbes also stated that they are awaiting further details from the Durban police. The South African rapper AKA was going to release his new album, Mass County on February 27, 2023. Also known as rapper AKA, he was shot six times according to the local media publications. They posted on his official Twitter account and thanked fans for all the love and support. Kiernan Forbes' family confirmed the passing of this South African rapper on the evening of February 10, 2023.

Parents of Kiernan Forbes pay tribute to 'beloved son' who was killed alongside another man while walking to car.

The reggae singer Lucky Dube was dropping off his teenage son at a relative’s home when gunmen shot him three times at close range during an attempted hijacking. In the most recent such incident, eight people were shot dead at a birthday party last month. In 2007, gun violence in South Africa claimed the life of one of Africa’s most beloved international artists.

One of South Africa's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, ...

"It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son," his parents Tony and Lynn Forbes said in a statement posted on AKA's Twitter account. "They were allegedly approached by two armed suspects who walked to them from across the street and shot the victims at close range," police said in a statement. Johannesburg (AFP) – One of South Africa's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday.

Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, was gunned down alongside his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane on Friday, shortly before he was due to perform on stage.

He first gained recognition for his solo music in 2010 with the single 'Victory Lap' from his album 'Altar Ego'. they went on to receive a nomination for a KORA Award in the Best African Hip Hop category. Make the most of your time people, just like AKA did. One wrote: 'One minute you’re here and the next you’re gone. The 35-year-old rapper won multiple South African awards, was nominated several times for a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award in the United States, and was once nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award The 35-year-old rapper won multiple South African awards, was nominated several times for a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award in the United States, and was once nominated for an

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.

Our son was loved and gave love in return." South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world and shootings are not uncommon. The pair are thought to have been on their way to a nightclub for a performance as part of Forbes' birthday celebrations when they were shot.