Rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, was shot dead at a nightclub in Durban on Friday night.
AKA was shot while standing on the sidewalk shortly after 10:00 p.m.
His parents, Tony and Lynn Forbes, said in a statement: “Our son was loved and he gave love in return. In this moment of grief, we call on his compassion, space and time to come together as a family to decide on the days ahead.” .
According TimesLiveAKA joined The IV League production collective in 2007. They produced hit songs for Khuli Chana, Reason, Shugasmakx and Pro, among others, according to ok africa. She gained recognition after releasing her single victory lap from their debut studio album Altar Ego (2010).
continued to release levels (2014), Be careful what you wish for with Anatii (2017), touch my blood (2018) and the EP Bhovamania (2021). AKA has won numerous music awards including an MTV Africa Music Award, three SAMAs and 6 South African Hip Hop Awards to name a few.
The 35-year-old had several high-profile relationships; he shares a daughter, Kairo, with DJ Zinhle. He also dated media personality Bonang Matheba; however, the couple separated in 2017. In February 2021, AKA announced his engagement to Nelli Tembe. Tembe tragically died in April of that year. AKA was currently in a relationship with rapper Nadia Nakai.
AKA during a portrait session with You magazine on May 31, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
AKA during a portrait session with You magazine on May 31, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
AKA Channel O Awards on November 11, 2011 in Johannesburg.
Rapper AKA holds his daughter Kairo during DJ Zinhle and Nokubonga Mbanga’s book launch ‘Meet Your Power: Returning Home To Yourself’ held at the iStore Auditorium on June 22, 2018 in Sandton, South Africa.
South African rapper AKA, whose real name is Kiernan Forbes, poses for a portrait during an interview on November 24, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Rapper AKA interacts with students from Wits University after donating money for the funding on February 11, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Rappers AKA and Anatii during the DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards (DStvMVCA) event at the Sandton Convention Center on August 26, 2017 in Sandton.
Rapper AKA during the DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards (DStvMVCA) event at the Sandton Convention Center on August 26, 2017 in Sandton.
SA rappers AKA and Emtee perform during the 2016 Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) at iNkosi Albert Luthuli ICC on February 27, 2016 in Durban.
AKA and DJ Zinhle during the DJ Zinhle and Nokubonga Mbanga ‘Meet Your Power: Returning Home To Yourself’ book launch held at the iStore Auditorium on June 22, 2018 in Sandton, South Africa.
AKA during AKA’s Comedy Central Roast held at Montecasino’s Fourways Theater on February 21, 2019 in Johannesburg.
South African rapper AKA and his mother and brother during the exclusive launch of the ‘AKA Beam World’ app powered by Vodacom at The Pivot, Montecasino in Johannesburg, South Africa.
South African AKA hip hop artist with daughter Kairo Owethu Forbes and rapper Da LES and daughter Madison during the NBA Africa Game 2018 at Sun Arena, Time Square on August 4, 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa.
Also known as Heart FM Cape Town Music Festival at PPC Newlands on February 10, 2018 in Cape Town.
AKA & Mom during You Spectacular on May 6, 2012 in Johannesburg.
Rapper Aka performs during Miss Mamelodi Sundowns 2020 at the Gallagher Convention Center on March 8, 2020 in Johannesburg.
Also known as Fees For All Mega Concert at The Campus in Bryanston on November 29, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA NOVEMBER 29: AKA at the Fees For All Mega Concert at The Campus in Bryanston on November 29, 2019 at Rapper Aka during the 25th South African Music Awards (SAMA 25) in Sun City on June 1 2019 in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Nigerian hip hop star Burna Boy and SA Rapper Star AKA during the 2016 Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) at iNkosi Albert Luthuli ICC on February 27, 2016 in Durban.
Nadia Nakai & AKA at the Cruz SA Fashion Week Opening Party at Illovo on October 19, 2022 in Johannesburg.
South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, ‘AKA’, at the South African Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 Collections: Day 02 at Mall Of Africa on April 29, 2022 in Midrand, South Africa.
Nadia Nakai & AKA during the SA Fashion Week Kick Off Party at the Mall of Africa on April 26, 2022 in Midrand, South Africa.
AKA during the Gauteng Sports Awards at the Gallagher Convention Center on November 13, 2021 in Midrand, South Africa.
