BREAKING: South African Rapper, AKA shot dead

Police sources in Durban have confirmed rapper Kiernon ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.

 

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 in the province were yet to officially comment on the murders, but IOL has independently confirmed from well-placed police sources, who cannot be named as they are not permitted to speak to the media.

 

It is understood 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 just before 10pm.

 

Police had cordoned off the area when an IOL team arrived at the scene on Friday night.

 

Speaking to IOL, stunned patrons at a nearby restaurant said AKA had been standing outside Wish when he was gunned down.

 

Garrith Jamieson, a spokesperson for ALS Paramedics said Florida Road has been closed off after the shooting incident Florida Road where two people have been confirmed deceased

 

Jamieson said amongst the deceased was a “famous rapper”.

 

The identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA.

 

According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.

 

His close friend Da Les, took to social media to express shock.

Unbelievable 💔

— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) February 10, 2023

According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.

 

However, the birthday show has been called off following his painful demise.

AKA is among SA's best rappers and has produced and written many hit songs including Fela In Versace, Baddest and others since he broke into the industry over a decade ago.

 

He shares a daughter, Kairo, with DJ Zinhle and was in relationship with rapper Nadia Nakai.

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