The past weekend was tragic for South African rapper AKA’s family as the 35-year-old musician, born Kiernan Forbes , was gunned down outside a nightclub on a busy entertainment strip in Durban, South Africa. AKA was aged 35. Here are the details of his tragic death.
AKA Was Shot To Death
On February 10, 2023, AKA died after being fatally shot outside a restaurant on Durban’s Florida road in his home country. The rapper’s parents, Tony and Lynn Forbes, confirmed their son’s death via a statement .
AKA’s Family Released A Statement
The statement noted that the rapper was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and most importantly, a doting father to his young daughter, Kairo. Tony and Lynn then asked for continued support and privacy in this difficult time.
What Happened On That Day?
According to reports, AKA was scheduled to perform in Durban on the tragic day. The South African police told local news outlets that two armed men approached the rapper while he was leaving the club some minutes past 10 pm.
More Details About The Tragic Occurrence
The assailants reportedly fired several shots at AKA before fleeing the scene. The paramedics were immediately called to the scene. Upon arrival, Paramedic Garrith Jamieson revealed it was a terrible sight.
There Was Another Victim
Garrith revealed that there was chaos with two men lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. One of the men was AKA, while the other was the rapper’s close friend and chef, Tobello Motsoane.
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There Were No Survivors
The paramedics assisted the men, but unfortunately, AKA showed no signs of life and was declared dead at the scene, while the other man later died despite life-saving efforts. Sadly, the assailants’ identities remain undiscovered.
AKA Was About To Release An Album
AKA’s death was undoubtedly a tough pill to swallow for his fans who were anticipating the release of the rapper’s new album Mass Country on February 27. The star had taken to Instagram earlier that Friday to post about the upcoming album release.
AKA Shared A Tweet Before His Demise
Shortly before the shooting, AKA also took to Twitter to reply to a fan who asked a question. A few days after the tweet was shared, the comments section is now filled with condolences and messages from fans in disbelief.
AKA’s Fans In Disbelief
Many fans posted RIP alongside broken heart emojis, expressing how worried they were about his safety. Other fans pleaded for the rapper to post something to confirm that he was still alive. AKA will be greatly missed because of his amazing talent.
AKA’s Achievements
Also known as Super Mega, AKA attracted over 489,000 monthly listeners on Spotify with some big hits. The rapper’s most recent release, Prada, was earlier this year.
AKA’s Girlfriend’s Demise
AKA’s death came nearly two years after the rapper lost his girlfriend, Anele “Nelli” Tembe. According to reports, the young lady, who was only 22 years old, fell to her death at a hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.
Details Of That Day
Shortly before the tragic incident, nearby residents and bystanders recalled hearing arguments from Anele’s room. There were claims that AKA was present in the room, while others believed it was the deceased’s sister.
Anele Allegedly Fell From The Hotel
Then, at about 7:30 pm that evening, Anele allegedly fell from the hotel’s tenth floor, landing on the road. The paramedics were called to the scene, and upon arrival, they tried to resuscitate her.
Anele Suffered Major Injuries
Unfortunately, Anele had extensive injuries, and her condition rapidly deteriorated. She was eventually declared deceased at the scene.
