AKA

A businessman who is a member of a powerful South African family has been linked to the murder of popular rapper AKA. AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, and his close friend, Tibz Motsoane, were gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban on…

The 2023 “BET Hip Hop Awards” has honoured the late South African rap artist Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes with the prestigious Global Visionary Award, recognizing his profound impact on the global Hip-Hop landscape. Accepting the award on his…

Slain rapper AKA and K.O. lead the list of nominees for the upcoming South African Music Awards (Samas), scheduled for next month, with a whopping seven and six nominations, respectively. The nominees for the 29th edition of the awards…

Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they are making progress in the double murder case of rapper Kiernan Forbes known as AKA, and his friend, Tebello Tibz Motsoane in February at a popular nightlife district in Durban. Police Commissioner for…

Wish on Florida, the restaurant in Durban, South Africa where Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane were murdered has announced its permanent closure following the February 10 incident. Director Philani Kweyama…

It's a bittersweet moment for AKA's family, business partner Raphael Benza and team as they celebrate the success of his final album, Mass Country. Since the death of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes on February 10, streaming of the…

Mass Country, the posthumous album of South African rap artist AKA is here! The album features a number of artists including Gyakie, Nadia Nakai, Blxckie, who features on two songs, Emtee, Manana, Yanga Chief, Sjava, 031 Choppa, S.O.N,…

Hours after burying the father of her daughter, DJ Zinhle has penned a letter to slain rapper AKA expressing her heartbreak that everyone who loved him has to continue life without him. Taking to her Instagram on Monday, Zinhle posted a…