Anele’s Dad On AKA’s Assassination “As a parent, I feel deep pain for Kiernan’s parents” 

Anele’s Family Issues A Public Statement After AKA’s Passing which read “The Tembe Family would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Forbes family on the passing of their beloved son Kiernan.

It is with shock that we have learnt of Kiernan’s passing. As a parent, I feel deep pain for Kiernan’s parents, Tony and Lynn, his daughter Kairo and the family at large.

American Rappers pays tribute to AKA!

Kiernan was an extraordinary and talented musician. His music contributed meaningfully to South Africa’s and indeed Africa’s rich music tapestry.

We therefore extend our condolences to his extended family – his fans.

May his soul rest in eternal peace. Issued by Moses Tembe and family”

The restaurant were AKA was assassinated also took time to issue a statement which read;

“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the untimely passing of Kiernan Jarryd Forbes commonly known as AKA & Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.

We would like to extend our sincere & heartfelt condolences to both the Forbes & Motsoane Families.

We are in the process of cooperating with the SAPS and have handed over all surveillance footage from the evening in question. We are awaiting further communication from the SAPS and the investigation officer working on the case.

We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to both the Forbes and Motsoane Families, and as such we will remain closed until further notice.”