Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating two counts of murder following the shooting of SA rapper AKA (real name Kiernan Forbes) and his bodyguard at a popular nightlife spot on Durban’s Florida Road on Friday evening. Full story here➡️RIPAKA
had been promoting the appearance on his social media in the lead-up to the party even though his birthday had already passed.AKA’s parents, Tony and Lynn Forbes confirmed the news of their son’s death in a statement in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, most importantly father to his beloved daughter Kairo. “To many he was AKA, SUPAMEGA, BHOVA and the many other names of affection his legion of fans called him by. Our son was loved and he gave love in return,” reads the statement.
“In this time of grief we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as family to decide on the upcoming days.”Netshiunda, who visited Florida Road on Saturday morning said the crime scene had been completely cleared and neighbouring businesses had resumed operations as usual.Additional reporting by
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