AKA

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.

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.

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.

Gallo Images/Oupa BopapeAlong with one other man, South African rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, was shot and killed by two armed assailants on Friday ...

Rapper AKA was shot dead in Durban, South Africa, just hours before a scheduled performance. His death has shocked fans and the music industry.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). His last post on Instagram showed him at work in the studio and participating in a photo shoot. AKA, best known for his hit song "Victory Lap," leaves behind a daughter named Kairo Olwethu Forbes, born in 2015, from his relationship with DJ Zinhle. He further stated that the victims' names won't be made public by the police until a thorough investigation is conducted. He was 35. Q1- What was the age of the rapper AKA?

Rapper AKA, who was born Kiernan Forbes, was shot and killed on Friday night in Durban, South Africa. He was 35.

[ News2](https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/developing-kiernan-aka-forbes-remebered-after-rapper-killed-in-durban-shooting-20230211) [4](https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/developing-kiernan-aka-forbes-remebered-after-rapper-killed-in-durban-shooting-20230211): “Our hearts are broken. We would like to express our deepest condolences on the untimely passing of Hip Hop Superstar Kiernan Jarryd Forbes commonly know as “AKAâ€! The Megacy mourns you Bhova.— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) The Megacy mourns you Bhova”. The rapper had posted to Instagram earlier Friday about his upcoming album release. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones today.” Durban regulars come to Florida Rd, it’s our place of safety, it’s where we come to let down our hair down. Soccer club the Kaizer Chiefs said: “May your soul Rest In Peace SuperMega and may our prayers bring comfort to your family and loved ones.” Forbes was due to release a new album, Mass Country, on February 27. “Crime in South Africa is out of control, and the assassination of civilians has become a norm.” He was 35. “In this time of grief we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as family to decide on the upcoming days.”

South African rapper AKA was shot and killed outside of a restaurant in Durban on Feb. 10. He was 35.

South African rapper AKA was shot and killed outside of a restaurant in Durban on Friday night (Feb. He was 35.The parents of AKA, whose legal name Kiernan Forbes, confirmed the passing of their We are awaiting further details from Durban police,” Tony and Lynn Forbes wrote in the statement, which was shared on AKA’s

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, ...

"I’ll be doing video calls, chats, exclusive snippets and all things great as we move towards the 24th of Feb. Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola has called for "the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators". Chat soon!!!"