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Family of popular South African rapper confirms death

AKA was billed to perform at an event before his untimely death.
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AKA

AFRICAN music lovers were shocked when news flooded the internet that popular rapper, Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA had been killed in Durban.

Several sources say that the artiste was killed on Florida Road in the late hours of Friday, February 10, 2023, alongside a close friend of his who is a well-known chef called Tebello Motsoane at a popular night spot.

However, the family of the 35-year-old rapper confirmed the death of AKA through a statement that brought tears to the eyes of fans and friends of the rapper

 "To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and most importantly, father to his beloved daughter Kairo...." a section of the statement read.

“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 a 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," the parents of the deceased add.

AKA was billed to perform at an event before his untimely death.