It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Kiernan Forbes, also known as AKA, on Friday 10 February 2023. The news of his death has deeply impacted his family, friends, and loved ones, and has spread rapidly on the internet, with many expressing their condolences.

According to reports, Kiernan was 35 years old at the time of his death and passed away in Durban, South Africa. His death was confirmed by his family via Twitter and has since gained widespread attention. The cause of death was a gunshot wound, as a result of a drive-by shooting that occurred on Florida Road in Durban, as stated by ALS Paramedics spokesperson. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and the Durban police have not yet shared any further information.

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was born on 28 January 1988 in Cape Town, South Africa, and was raised there. He made his debut in the music industry in 2010 with the single “Victory Lap” from his album Altar Ego, and quickly gained recognition. Kiernan was also a talented songwriter, singer, audio engineer, actor, and record producer, having completed his education at St. John’s College in Johannesburg.

In terms of his personal life, Kiernan was in a relationship with DJ Zinhle and had a son, Kairo Owethu Forbes. There were also reports that he was dating Bonang Matheba.

The news of Kiernan’s death has prompted an outpouring of condolences on social media, with many celebrities and fans paying tribute to him. A drive-by shooting is a type of assault in which the perpetrators fire a weapon from within a motor vehicle before fleeing the scene. The investigation into Kiernan’s death continues, with the police searching for the individual responsible.

At this difficult time, many are expressing their condolences to Kiernan’s family and sharing their memories of the talented rapper. Our thoughts are with those who knew and loved Kiernan during this difficult time.