AKA
South African celebrities have taken to various social media platforms to mourn AKA whose real name is Kiernan Forbes.
The rapper was pronounced dead on Friday night after being shot and killed in Durband.
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The news came as a shock to many who found his death unbelievable despite an official statement from his parents.
Friends, fans, colleagues, and business partners from different parts of the world have taken to social media to pay tribute to Kiernan.
“Can’t sleep. I’m sure u feel the same. It’s dark. It’s sad. It’s devastating. It heartbreaking. It’s bad. It’s unbelievable. I’m lost for words. It feels like a really bad dream. I hope to wake up tomorrow and it was all a very bad joke. I’m numb. God pls. Not today. I’m so sorry. Kubi. Kubuhlungu. Never imagined I’d feel this pain. And I’m sure I’m not the only one. U don’t have to be related to feel this pain. I’m so sorry. Zee. Nakai. Kairo. Mama. Fam. Tibz. Fam. Africa,” Somizi wrote.
“I had so much love and respect for you, the way you loved your craft was so inspiring to me. when you went on stage I went to the front of the stage and became a fan and sang the lyrics like any fan would. I’m hurt. RIP SUPER MEGA,” Donald wrote.
the numbing shock upon hearing that aka has passed away💔🕊there are no words to express the sorrow of such an untimely death😭
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my deepest condolences go out to his family, nadia, his friends, the megacy and most of all to kairo😢💔
he will be sorely missed#ripaka 💐🕊 pic.twitter.com/FFKZ9rO21l
— Lady Zamar (@Lady_Zamar) February 11, 2023
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No one can ever question, argue or reduce AKA for his music,his power or his presence. You can literally feel his love for the game through all of his performances, his antics & his smile.
A true musician, a true legend.
All we have now is the music.
Rest In Power Kiernan 💔🕊
— MsCosmo (@MsCosmoSA) February 11, 2023
Noni 🤞🏽 Mara Tebello 💔 https://t.co/mMplGlB7jP
— Bekzin Terris (@BekzinTerris) February 11, 2023
Should we even post gig guides now ? Beef up security ? How are we doing this to such monumental people ? Issa lot. 😭💔
— RAPQUEENISBACKH0E (@Gigi_Lamayne) February 11, 2023
