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Rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was shot dead and died on the scene on Friday night.

“On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds. It remains unclear what the motive for the shooting was. He said a second male, believed to be a bodyguard, was found in critical condition and died despite advanced life support intervention due to extensive injuries.

South African rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes known as AKA is reported to have been shot multiple times whiles out on a street.

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The police in Durban have confirmed rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.

The identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA. It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting. 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, has been shot dead.

Police confirmed that the music star and his bodyguard had been shot dead in the late hours of Friday. It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish ...

[February 10, 2023]

The sad development came to light after social media users took to Twitter with a video alleging that AKA, real name Keirnan Forbes had been gunned down.

Some South African A-listers including Da Les and Zakes Bantwini took to social media echoing the same rumor. Despite not revealing the exact words of AKA’s death, Da Les, who is AKA’s best friend posted a cryptic message “I’m Done ??” which seem to be in reference to his best friend’s death, social media claims. The sad development came to light after social media users took to Twitter with a video alleging that AKA, real name Keirnan Forbes had been gunned down.

South African rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was shot dead on Florida Road Friday night, police sources in Durban have confirmed.

His death has sparked debates about attack on rappers after sharing their live location online.” The identity of the second person shot dead was unknown as of the time of filing this report, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA. Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard was also wounded, while an unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, was also shot dead in the drive-by shooting, according to an IOL report.

The 35-year-old performer was gunned down in Durban, Friday night.

[Lemons (Lemonade)](https://www.okayafrica.com/aka-nasty-c-south-africa/)' crooner was setting up to make his return, and release his first album in five years. According to police sources in Durban, South Africa, the 35-year-old rapper was murdered in a drive-by-shooting while standing outside of a restaurant, Friday night. Paramedics assisted the men and unfortunately, the first male had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and showed no signs of life and was declared deceased at the scene.” The South African Police Service and local Metro officers were on the scene, closing off access to the murder scene. The shooting took place outside of popular Durban spot Wish Restaurant, as was captured and Three successful albums later, the ' "On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

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

[posted to Instagram earlier Friday ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CofWTuPthaY/?hl=en)about his upcoming album release, and now the comments section is full of broken heart emojis. Others begged the rapper to post something to confirm he is alive. He was due to release a new album, “Mass Country,” on Feb. According to reports, the South African rapper was slated to perform in Durban on Friday. “I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. He was 35.

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, South African Rapper known as AKA, has been shot dead. According to reports by the police in Durban.

It was reported that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting. AKA who was meant to celebrate his birthday at the YUGO nightclub located in Stamford Hill in Durban (South Africa), was killed in a drive-by outside a restaurant on Florida road. According to reports by the police in Durban, he was allegedly murdered in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.

AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations. Police sources in Durban have ...

The identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA. It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting. 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, has been shot dead.

South African Rapper AKA Has Died The 35-year-old performer was allegedly gunned down in Durban, Friday night.Multiple reports out of the tip of Africa have ...

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Award-winning rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has been shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, police sources ...

He was currently in a relationship with Nadia Nakai. He was in a relationship and had a child, Kairo, with DJ Zinhle. Police will not be releasing any names of the victims yet until a full investigation is completed" Netshiunda said, reports

Tragically, South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, was shot and killed on Friday night in Durban. Reports indicate that AKA was the ...

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AKA, the rapper, has been killed outside a South African restaurant on Florida Road in Durban during a drive-by shooting by unknown persons.

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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.

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.

Tragically, South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, was shot and killed on Friday night in Durban. Reports indicate that AKA was the ...

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The famous South African rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes has been shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road, Durban, South Africa, on Friday night, ...

Good journalism costs a lot of money. Another unidentified person, understood as a close friend of AKA was also shot dead. It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.

The killing of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes popularly known as AKA became a shock to many, especially his fans across the globe.

We thank you for the love and support we have received thus far, and ask you to continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord,” the family said in the Saturday statement. In this time of grief we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as family to decide on the upcoming days. Unfortunately, Tembe died in April same year after a fall from a hotel in Cape Town. On February 21, 2021, AKA posted a picture on Instagram announcing his engagement to girlfriend Nelli Tembe. The group received a nomination for a KORA Award in the Best African Hip Hop category. Entity disbanded in 2006, AKA went on to study sound engineering, and in the same year, he co-founded the production collective The I.V League alongside two other members.