South African Rapper AKA Shot Dead in Drive-By Shooting in Durban
AKA, whose true name was Kiernan Forbes, has passed away.
The 35-year-old rapper was fatally shot in front of a well-known dining establishment on Florida Road in Durban, according to TshisaLIVE.
A 35-year-old man and a second man who has not been identified were shot and killed on Friday, according to the police.
According to ALS paramedic Garrith Jamieson, who spoke with TimesLIVE, they were called to a shooting just after 10.15 p.m. this evening where two men suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
“When paramedics arrived, they found complete commotion and a scene where two males, thought to be in their late 30s, had suffered many gunshot wounds. The guys were helped by paramedics, but sadly the first man was pronounced dead at the spot after suffering several gunshot wounds and showing no signs of life.
He claimed that despite advanced life support efforts, a second male who was located in critical condition and had sustained significant injuries passed away.
Since he first entered the market more than ten years ago, AKA, one of South Africa’s top rappers, has produced and written numerous popular songs, including Fela In Versace, Baddest, and others.
He was dating rapper Nadia Nakai, with whom he has a daughter named Kairo.
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