AKA, an accomplished rapper whose real name is Kiernan Forbes, is said to have been murdered on Friday in Durban.
Rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes was fatally shot during a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, according to police sources in Durban.
At the time this article was published, the specifics of his murder were unclear. AKA was reportedly scheduled to play at his birthday celebration on Friday.
AKA passed away at the age of 35. He rose to prominence in 2009 with singles such as Mistakes, In My Walk, and Do It. For his debut Altar Ego, he received Metro FM awards for Best Newcomer, Best Hip Hop, and Best Produced Album.
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