South African Rapper Aka Shot Dead In Durban: Is The Cause Of The Murder Being Investigated?

Along with Kiernan Forbes, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, a chef and businessman, was also assassinated.

The two are believed to have been shot en route to a nightclub for a performance as part of Forbes’ birthday celebrations.

Is The Cause Of The Murder Being Investigated?

The rapper and his buddy were walking to their car when they were accosted by two armed individuals, who shot them at close range, according to police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, who spoke to the BBC.

The attackers then walked away from the scene. The murders may have resulted from a hit, but police have said they don’t want to speculate on that possibility.

Before going solo, Forbes started his musical career as a member of the rap group Entity. He won multiple prizes for his music in South Africa at this time.

In addition, he received numerous nominations for the MTV Europe Music Award and the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award in the United States.

The 35-year-old made a social media post promoting his next album, Mass Country, which is due out later this month, hours before he passed away.

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In a statement published on one of his social media pages, Forbes’ parents paid respect to him.

According to them, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was a father to his cherished daughter Kairo and a son, brother, grandchild, nephew, cousin, and friend.

“He was known to many as AKA Supa Mega, Bhova, and South African Rapper Aka Shot Dead In Durban, a host of other affectionate nicknames given to him by his devoted following. Our son received love and returned it.”

AKA’s former manager Motsoane has been referred to as “a great gentleman” on social media.

Shootings are frequent in South Africa, which has one of the highest murder rates in the world.

According to the organization Gun Free South Africa, which strives to lessen gun violence in the nation, 30 people are shot to death there every day.