South African superstar AKA has passed away. He was 35 years old. South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, widely known as “AKA”, was fatally shot on February 10th, 2023, outside a restaurant on Florida Road in Durban. His bodyguard, was wounded, while another man, believed to be AKA’s friend was also shot dead. The motive in unclear.
South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, widely known as “AKA”, was fatally shot on February 10th, 2023, outside a restaurant on Florida Road in Durban. He was shot at close range alongside another individual, believed to be his close friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane. The motive behind the killing remains unknown, and police investigations are ongoing.
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According to Eyewitness News, AKA and his friend had just finished having supper and were preparing to leave when unknown gunmen shot them. Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded.
Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Florida Road, Durban, last night. His bodyguard, was wounded, while another man, believed to be AKA’s friend was also shot dead. The motive in unclear. pic.twitter.com/W6CBoPOqO7
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) February 11, 2023
AKA’s death has sent shockwaves through the South African music industry and the nation as a whole. He was a beloved and influential figure in hip-hop.
His passing highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in South Africa, which has claimed the lives of other prominent musicians in the past.
Read The Below Statement From AKA’s Family
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 11, 2023
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