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The world shares its pain with the rest of Mzansi as they mourn AKA!
Benni McCarthy took to IG stories and shared his heartbreak over losing dear friend, “I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of my bro Kiernan Forbes AKA. My condolences to Kiernan’s family and little girl. RIP Young King.”
“I’m lost for words and simply can’t understand. So young and about to conquer the world wit (with) his music. No he’s no more wit (with) us."
Bontle Modiselle shared images of them together, "It’s Unreal. Thank you for your undeniable energy, your presence, your music and contributions to culture. You were seen, heard and felt. We all had front row seats to witness and connect to the life that you lived and loved loudly. You aspired to a lot, and inspired many. Thank you! My prayers are with your daughter, your love and loved ones, your family, friends business associates, colleagues and fans - Rest in Power King."
International rapper Swizz Beats also expressed heartbreak as he called AKA one of the greatest.
Forever Masekind, Forever. pic.twitter.com/15JuSEeqRA
— K A B I L L I O N (@PrinceKaybee_SA) February 11, 2023
Bro put me on business class when we flew to Cape Town, it was my first time flying on business class. He used to call me me in the middle of the night and start rapping for me.
— King of uMzonkonko (@only1makwa) February 11, 2023
He was always there for me 😭
🕯️🕯️Rest In Peace Brother AKA🕯️🕯️ pic.twitter.com/An3jg4JQOF
— Wcb Wasafi Official (@Wcbwasafi_) February 11, 2023
Killing one of the country’s biggest celebs on the busiest street in Durban and knowing you won’t get caught!
— Siv Ngesi (@iamSivN) February 12, 2023
We no longer live on borrowed time, your time can be taken by a pull of a trigger! #RIPAKA #RIPAAKA
— Officially Sello Maake kaNcube -Archie Moroka ☺️ (@sellomkn) February 11, 2023
Souls lost. Now let the rain pour 🌧️🕊️💔
— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) February 11, 2023
Damn this fuckin tragic as hell. South Africa I’m so sorry for your loss. @akaworldwide always showed me love and hospitality every time we crossed paths. Always welcomed me with open arms. Rest easy king.
— Bas (@Bas) February 10, 2023
I’m so sorry brother ! Super honored to have accomplished my Diplomatic Duty with my brother AKA ! @akaworldwide
— #AfricanGentleman 💎💎💎🚀🚀🚀 (@StanleyEnow) February 12, 2023
Rest Easy ! We created a master piece ! My regards to your family, your fans, Africa lost a true artist 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Long Live Mega ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/jhNEAqws9U
Received this news while I was mourning my own. It has been extremely tough to process it.
— Webiro Wakazi Wassira #TheLeader (@Wakazi) February 12, 2023
Blind sided, with no chance at all. It is painful.
I celebrate you as a few African Emcee. You were great, and your Impact will truly stand the test of time. RIP Kiernan “AKA” Forbes 🕊🕊 pic.twitter.com/LQbfNu32OS
We would like to express our deepest condolences on the untimely passing of Hip Hop Superstar Kiernan Jarryd Forbes commonly know as “AKA”! May his soul rest in peace. The Megacy mourns you Bhova. #RIPAKA [Photo: Twitter @akaworldwide] pic.twitter.com/HmOV7iHUjj
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 11, 2023
AKA didn’t die in a car accident or from a sudden illness.
— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) February 12, 2023
He was murdered, on a well-lit road in Durban, in full view of his friends and the public.
This isn’t an “untimely passing”.
It’s brazen criminality, made possible by the rampant lawlessness enabled by this government. https://t.co/F3vzDDWrHp
Read more: CCTV Footage Reveals How AKA Was Fatally Shot
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