Rapper AKA shot dead in drive-by shooting in Durban
Rapper was killed just before perfoming as part of his birthday celebrations
Award-winning rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes has been shot and killed at a nightclub in Durban. According to a first responder at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, AKA was shot while standing on the pavement when gunfire rang out shortly after 22:00.
Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just after 10 pm and killed AKA together with a close friend of his whose identity is unknown at the time of going to press.
According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda confirmed to News24 that a “well-known rapper” was gunned down in Florida Road, Durban on Friday evening just after 22:00.
“I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. Police will not be releasing any names of the victims yet until a full investigatin is completed” Netshiunda said.
The shooting occurred in the popular entertainment district, which was brought to a standstill after police officers closed the road.
Forbes’ fiancé Anele Tembe fell to her death from her hotel room in an Cape Town hotel in April 2021.
