Lynn Forbes Remembers AKA On His Heavenly Birthday: A Mother’s Unbreakable Bond
Lynn Forbes Remembers AKA On His Heavenly Birthday: A Mother’s Unbreakable Bond. In a heartfelt tribute shared on her Instagram, Lynn Forbes, mother of the late South African hip-hop icon Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, reflected on the profound and life-changing moment of his birth.
With the weight of her words carrying a lifetime of love, she penned a moving post that captured the essence of a mother’s bond with her child, one that transcends time and space.
“On this day, at 1:15 in the early morning, I heard your first cry, I felt your warmth as you were placed on my chest,” she began, recalling the tender moment 37 years ago when AKA made his entrance into the world. “Your natural birth left me exhausted yet invigorated,” she continued, sharing the bittersweet reality of bringing her firstborn into the world.
As she gazed upon her newborn son, she couldn’t help but marvel at the perfection of his tiny form. “I couldn’t take my eyes off you, counting every tiny toe, every little finger,” she wrote, her words brimming with a mother’s pride. The numbers—2.75kg, 54cm—meant so much more than mere statistics. They were a testament to the promise of a bright future ahead, a future that AKA would go on to embrace as one of South Africa’s most beloved and influential musicians.
Lynn Forbes‘ words painted a picture of a baby boy full of potential, a son who would grow up to leave an indelible mark on the world. “My tiny baby boy, my firstborn, Your hands wide open, long legs dangling,” she fondly described, capturing the essence of a new life just beginning to unfold.
In her tribute, Lynn expressed the irreplaceable transformation that motherhood brings. “In that moment, my heart changed forever; you made me a mother. I was yours, and you were mine. A bond unbreakable, an infinite love.”
The post ended with a powerful message to her son, whose memory continues to live on. “I can never say ‘happy heavenly birthday,’ for your birthday is an occasion forever etched in my heart. Happy birthday, Kiernan.”
Lynn Forbes’ tribute is a testament to the unbreakable connection between mother and child, a connection that remains even beyond the physical world. As fans, family, and friends remember AKA on what would have been his 37th birthday, they are reminded of the lasting impact of his music, legacy, and the love that surrounded him—love that continues to shine brightly through the words of a mother’s heart.
