South African rapper AKA was shot dead on Durban on Friday
night, according to local police aka who is yet to be identify was standing
outside a restaurant when he was gun down. The rapper was to perform at a local
club but the event was later cancelled due to the event.
A footage of a CCTV camera believed to be outside the restaurant showed an identical person who seems to be Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, AKA hugging his friend when the incident took place. The unidentified killer walked behind them and shot the person to his head. He then run into the darkness. The celebrated rapper, who was based in Johannesburg, took a flight to Durban on February 10 to attend his birthday party, which he had invited his followers to attend and publicised on his social media platforms. Unfortunately, he and his former manager both died from gunfire that night.
His family released a statement on Saturday morning confirming his demised as they await further investigation by police.
His family released a statement on Saturday morning
confirming his demised as they await further investigation by police.
“It is with extreme
sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son, and confirm his
untimely and tragic passing on the evening of February 10, 2023. We are
awaiting further details from the Durban police.
To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was a son, brother, grandson,
nephew, cousin and friend, most importantly father to his beloved daughter Kairo.
To many he was AKA, SUPAMEGA, BHOVA and the many other names of affection his
legion of fans called him by. Our son was loved and he gave love in return. In this
time of grief we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as
family to decide on the upcoming days.
We thank you for the love and support we have received far,
and ask you to continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the lord.
Tony and Lynn Forbes”
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