A very sad morning in South africa AKA a well known hipop artist has been shot dead in durban he was there to perform, His real name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, however many fans are linking his death to the death of his late fiance Anele Tembe who died in durban in 2021, it is still a developing story, may his gifted soul rest in peace Multi-platinum selling and award winning artist Kiernan Jarryd Forbes professionally known as AKA has passed away.
He was 35 years old. Condolences to his friends and loved ones.
#RIPAKA The Police in South Africa have confirmed that AKA has been killed in a drive-by shooting on Friday night. He was shot around Florida Road in Durban just before his birthday show this night at Yugo.
The reports say he died on the scene.
Born Kiernan Jarryd Forbes on 28th January, 1988, the rapper had a huge following even here in Malawi. He has won countless awards.
The Fela in Versace and Jika artist was dating Nadia Nakai.
Paramedics told the media in South Africa that at 10.15pm this evening they responded to incident where two men sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
“On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics assisted the men and unfortunately the first male had sustained multiple gun shot wounds and showed no signs of life and was declared deceased at the scene.”, a paramedic, Garrith Jamieson, told Times newspaper of South Africa.