Popular South African Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (AKA) Shot Dead in Durban

Popular South African rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes better known as AKA, is reportedly dead.

He was allegedly shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, February 10, 2023, according to the police in Durban

Reports revealed that another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, was also killed.

It was gathered that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.

Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire on the rapper. The shooting happened just before 10pm.

AKA was born and raised in Cape Town, He gained significance after releasing his single “Victory Lap” which was released from his debut studio album, Altar Ego in 2011.

Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums which include Levels in 2014), Touch My Blood in 2018, Bhovamania in 2020 and the collaborative album, Be Careful What You Wish For alongside Anatii in 2017.

In April 2020, Forbes alongside vodka brand Cruzlaunched the watermelon-flavoured drink with his initial on the bottles. That same month, Forbes was featured as a special guest on WWE Live events which were held in Johannesburg and Cape Town. As for 2019, he was the roastee for the Comedy Central Roast special.

May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen