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Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for two suspects after rapper AKA’s real name Kiernan Forbes was gunned down outside a well-known eatery at Durban’s Florida Road on Friday.
The police confirmed that a second person, believed to have been a close friend of AKA’s, was also killed at the tragic incident.
“A well-known musician, aged 35, and (a man) who is said to be 34-years-old were killed. Two gunmen went across the street when the musician and (his friend) just left a restaurant and fired shots,” Provincial SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, told IOL.
Netshiunda said police are investigating two counts of murder.
He added that the motive for the shooting has not been established as yet.
Just hours before his untimely death, AKA had set up a Whatsapp hotline for his fans to be updated with all the news regarding his upcoming album “Mass Country”.
He tweeted: “Looking forward to interacting with you on the Ⓜ️EGACY ☎️ HOTLINE as we roll out MASS COUNTRY … I’ll be doing video calls, chats, exclusive snippets and all things great as we move towards the 24th of Feb. Chat soon!!!”
Meanwhile, the parents of AKA, Tony and Lynn Forbes, have asked the country to lift them up in prayer following his fatal shooting.
“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 to continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord,” they said.
