10 Facts You Should Know About AKA’s Assassination In Durban
Here are 10 Facts You Should Know About AKA’s Assassination In Durban which has left South Africans shocked.
- The rapper’s Durban visit was part of the continuation of his birthday celebration and a tour ahead of his anticipated release of his Mass Country album on 24 February. He was billed to perform at Yugon on Friday evening.
- He was killed by two assistants who walked on foot and shot them from across the street.
- Police have spoken to witnesses at the scene
- The police is currently sourcing CCTV footage from surrounding businesses
- The motive of the killing is not yet known
- Nothing was taken from AKA during the shooting, the assailants only opened fire and didn’t take anything from the rapper
- According to the information police have there are only 2 people were shot on the day
- The incident happened ahead of the rapper’s much-vaunted appearance at the Durban All White Concert at the Durban ICC
- AKA had no bodyguard as earlier reported
- The rapper was killed around 10pm on Friday the 10th of February 2022
American Rappers pays tribute to AKA!
Reacting to AKA’s death his parents wrote “ It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son, and confirm his untimely and tragic passing on the evening of February 10, 2023. We are awaiting further details from the Durban Police.
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. In this time of grief we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as family to decide on the upcoming days.
We thank you for the love and support we have received thus far, and ask you continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord.”
