AKA's Mass Country is receiving rave reviews from the Megacy since it's release on the 24th. During the listening party, his collaborator and girlfriend, Nadia Nakai spoke about what it was like working with the late Kiernan Jarryd Forbes. In Mass Country, Supa Mega features Khuli Chana, Thato Saul, Blxckie, Nadia Nakai, Emtee, Yanga Chief, Sjava, and other talented musicians.
Speaking at the event which was hosted by Nomuzi Mabena, Nadia Nakai answered what it was like working with her bae, saying it was part of their love language.
“It was like a part of our love language. It was something we used to do, just the two of us in the living room. It was amazing that the moment we’d get together and make music it was from a lovers’ perspective and not just two artists collaborating together,” responded Nadia.
Also speaking at the event, his manager and co-producer Nivo, real name Nhlanhla Ndimande said Kiernan gave this album his everything.
“He put his heart and soul into it, and we were blessed that Kiernan got the opportunity to map out this entire rollout and approve all the elements, so what will be coming out will be as per his direction and his vision. We thank the Forbes family for their faith in the entire team working on this project.”
Nadia took to IG to brag about her man AKA and how proud she is of him, “I can’t believe this is happening without you. I’m so proud of you baby. You did it. MASS COUNTRY OUT NOW,” Nakai wrote on IG.
Also speaking about Mass Country, AKA's mother Lynn Forbes said: “Kiernan was so proud of Mass Country. As a family it was a pleasure to see his music's evolution over the years. He played us this album over and over again. We’re happy the world finally gets to hear it.”
One of the companies he worked with, Spotify also commented on this momentous album, “AKA was one of the few people who could be classified as a South African Hip Hop megastar and we are honoured to be able to continue to share his music with his fans both in South Africa and all over the world,” says Warren Bokwe, Lead Music Strategy and Operations for Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa.
To help get over his death, Nadia pleaded with the almighty to help her deal with this loss, "O God, come to my assistance; O Lord hurry to help me. Please take the consuming anguish I feel right now; Take it from me and hold me in your arms. Heal my broken heart and bind my wounds. Amen Psalm 147:3."
