AKA

Rapper AKA, who was born Kiernan Forbes, was reportedly shot and killed Friday in Durban, South Africa. He was 35.

He also [tweeted](https://twitter.com/akaworldwide/status/1624127761261465618?s=20&t=FxAgXyxbnnZutARwVEV07g) about his new album earlier that day. He is well known for hit singles “Fela in Versace” and “All Eyes on Me.” He released the album Prada earlier this year. [posted to Instagram earlier Friday ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CofWTuPthaY/?hl=en)about his upcoming album, Mass Country, set for release later this month. “To many, he was AKA, Supa Mega, Bhova and the many other names of affection his legion of fans called him by. “On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds,” said Jamieson. [IOL](https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/rapper-aka-shot-dead-in-drive-by-shooting-on-durbans-florida-road-b29c3c28-fb1b-4d5b-9717-74007f6204a2), was also wounded.

Cette fois-ci, c'est l'artiste de streetdance et membre du collectif Victoria Mackenzie qui signe la direction artistique, une grande première pour la danseuse ...

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Dem confam hours afta reports and news about im death begin trend. Inside statement dem release, dem say dem dey wait for further details from di police on ...

Forbes become popular afta releasing im single "Victory Lap" from im debut studio album, Altar Ego for 2010. AKA wey im real name na Kiernan Jarryd Forbes na popular award winning South African rapper wey pipo sabi beyond di continent. Di family of South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, wey pipo sabi as AKA don confam im death inside one tragic shooting on Friday night.

News24 confirmed with local police that a 'well-known rapper', believed to be AKA, was fatally shot outside a popular night spot on Durban's Florida Road.

He was due to release a new album, 'Mass Country', on February 27. Meanwhile, tributes have poured in on his Instagram page. "I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. He was promoting his forthcoming album with his last Instagram post, showing him working in the studio and posing in a photo shoot. According to reports, AKA was slated to perform in Durban on Friday. According to a first responder at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, AKA was shot while standing on the pavement when gunfire rang out shortly after 22:00, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was shot and killed – along with another man – in a shooting at a popular night spot on Durban's Florida Road on Friday night.

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to your families and your loved ones during such a heart-wrenching time. May God cover them with His strength, peace and comfort. "This is so surreal.

Rapper AKA, born Kiernan Forbes, was shot and killed Friday in Durban, South Africa. He was 35.

“To many, he was AKA, Supa Mega, Bhova and the many other names of affection his legion of fans called him by. “On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds,” said Jamieson. Another unidentified individual, who the outlet says is understood to be AKA’s close friend, has also been reported to be fatally shot.

One of South Africa's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, ...

"It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son," his parents Tony and Lynn Forbes said in a statement posted on AKA's Twitter account. "They were allegedly approached by two armed suspects who walked to them from across the street and shot the victims at close range," police said in a statement. Johannesburg (AFP) – One of South Africa's hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday.

Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was shot and killed in a shooting at a popular night spot on Durban's Florida Road on Friday night. The South African rapper's death ...

The loss of AKA is felt by many who have been touched by his music." The DA wrote: "The DA mourns the tragic death of the award-winning rapper, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA. May His Soul Rest In Peace," tweeted the EFF. AKA was an indisputable talent, and the music industry has lost an innovative artist. We call upon members of the community who might have witnessed the incident to share information with the police," said Mayor Kaunda. "Crime in South Africa is out of control, and the assassination of civilians has become a norm.

South Africa is mourning the death of famed rapper AKA who was shot dead in Durban on Friday evening. · AKA was in the city to perform at YuGo, a tapas bar and ...

Instead, they, along with the rest of South Africa, woke up to the shocking news that Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA, had been shot dead. AKA, along with another man, were shot outside a popular night spot along Florida Road in Durban on Friday. His more than three million social media followers were expecting to wake up to photos and videos from his performance at YuGo, a tapas bar and restaurant in Durban, as part of his 35th birthday celebrations.

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.

Our son was loved and gave love in return." South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world and shootings are not uncommon. The pair are thought to have been on their way to a nightclub for a performance as part of Forbes' birthday celebrations when they were shot.

Parents of Kiernan Forbes pay tribute to 'beloved son' who was killed alongside another man while walking to car.

The reggae singer Lucky Dube was dropping off his teenage son at a relative’s home when gunmen shot him three times at close range during an attempted hijacking. In the most recent such incident, eight people were shot dead at a birthday party last month. In 2007, gun violence in South Africa claimed the life of one of Africa’s most beloved international artists.