Popular South African rapper, AKA whose real name was Kiernan Forbes has been confirmed dead in an official statement released by his parents, Tony and Lynn Forbes.
Friday night, the 10th of February was a dark day in the music industry and SA at large as the rapper died on Florida road, Durban.
News about his death took over various social media platforms and people express their shock and pain at his passing.
The family released an official statement on Saturday morning, confirming the death of their son.
“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.”
“Our son was loved and he gave love in return. In this time of grief we appeal for your compassion, space, and time to congregate as family to decide on the upcoming days. 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.”
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 11, 2023
Source: News365.co.za
In other news – Nadia Nakai immediately rushed out of a party following AKA’s death
The deaths of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, and friend and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Mostoane have left the country reeling from the tragic news.
As the matter of AKA’s passing was confirmed, it was since revealed and confirmed that friend and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Molestane was also a casualty during the shooting. A video of the attending officer on the scene shares more light as to what happened during the shooting. It is reported that AKA and Tibz, Learn More




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