AKA Rapper Biography, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Songs, Death

South African rapper and record producer AKA born Kiernan Jarryd Forbes has allegedly died, piquing curiosity about his life and career.

On February 10th 2023, news went viral that AKA had been killed in a shooting incident in Durban, South Africa.

Reports went viral reporting AKA’s death spiking interest in the South African.

In this article, we learn all there is to learn about South African rapper AKA.

AKA Rapper biography

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Name	Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
Stage name	AKA
Date of birth	28 January 1988
Age	35 years
Born	Cape Town, Western Cape
Nationality	South Africa
Girlfriend (s)	DJ Zinhle, Bonang Matheba
Fiancee	Nelli Tembe
Children	Kairo Owethu Forbes
Parents	Tony and Lynn Forbes
Net worth	$15m
Death	February 10th 2023

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (born 28 January 1988) known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper. Born and raised in Cape Town, Forbes gained significance after releasing his single “Victory Lap” which was released from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011).

AKA continued his success by releasing studio albums which include Levels (2014), Touch My Blood (2018), Bhovamania (2020) and the collaborative album, Be Careful What You Wish For alongside Anatii (2017).

In April 2020 Forbes alongside vodka brand Cruz launched the watermelon-flavoured drink with his initial on the bottles.

That same month, he was featured as a special guest on WWE Live events which were held in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

In 2019, AKA rapper was the roastee for the Comedy Central Roast special.

Girlfriend

AKA rapper began dating producer DJ Zinhle at the end of 2014. After he won several South African Hip Hop Awards accolades, Zinhle hinted at their relationship by tweeting “Congratulations to my winner”.

The couple have a daughter named Kairo Olwethu Forbes, born on 8 July 2015^.

In August 2015, AKA and Zinhle’s relationship hit the rocks after it was revealed that he had allegedly cheated on her with television presenter Bonang Matheba.

Initially, AKA and Matheba denied the allegations but they later confirmed them as they revealed their relationship in 2016.

AKA and Matheba broke up in December 2017, only to get back with his ex-girlfriend DJ Zinhle in late 2018, although later in 2019 they broke up again.

AKA Rapper Fiancee

AKa rapper was engaged to his girlfriend Nelli Tembe in February 2021 until her tragic death in April 2021.

On 21 February 2021, the rapper posted a picture on Instagram announcing his engagement to girlfriend Nelli Tembe. On 11 April 2021, Tembe died after a fall from a hotel in Cape Town.

Following the death of AKA rapper’s fiancé Nellie Thembe, reports emerged that he had been on drugs. Forbes (AKA) then issued a public statement in response saying he would not be drawn into exposing their troubles as a couple to defend himself against “one-sided views”.

The rapper’s statement came in the wake of a News24 report, which claimed to have seen images where Forbes can be seen using his hands to violently break down a wooden door to enter the bedroom in their apartment in Bryanston, Johannesburg, where Tembe was hiding.

The incident allegedly took place on 13 March 2021, almost a month before her death.

Net Worth

Rapper AKA has a net worth of $15m

Rapper AKA Dead

In February 20023, disturbing news coming from South Africa had it that renowned rapper and record producer, A.K.A, real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, had been shot.

The South African police department allegedly confirmed the shooting incident, which took place in Durban’s Florida Rd on Friday night, February 10, 2023,

According to an eyewitness, A.K.A was shot five times at 8 pm and was the only individual targeted in the incident.

IOL reports that another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, was also killed.

Later reports confirmed the deceased as Tebello Motsoane aka Tibz, AKA’s best friend and former manager.

Tibz was shot dead alongside his best friend AKA

Songs

AKA started his career in 2002 alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound, who formed a hip hop group called Entity.

The group received a nominee on the KORA Awards for the Best African Hip Hop category. Entity disbanded in 2006, leading Forbes to go study sound engineering.

In 2006, AKA rapper co-founded the production collective The I.V League alongside two other members. The I.V League made production credits for artists including Khuli Chana, ProKid and JR. In 2009, he released three songs, which include “In My Walk”, “I Do” and “Mistakes”.

On 28 July 2010, Forbes released “I Want It All”, which is the lead single from his debut studio album, Altar Ego.^[9] The album also pre-released two singles which was “All I Know” and “Victory Lap”. “Victory Lap” was a success as it topped South African local radio charts. Alter Ego was then released on 23 August 2011.

The album was certified gold by RiSA for its commercial success. The album won several accolades-notably being for the 2011 Metro FM Awards winning for Best Hip Hop Album, and the 2012 South African Music Awards for Best Male Artist of the Year.

Forbes released his second album, Levels on 30 June 2014^. The album was supported by four singles: “Jealousy”, “Kontrol” (featuring Da L.E.S), “Congratulate” and “Run Jozi (Godly)” which features KO and Yanga. The album was certified platinum as for 2014, and double platinum for 2018 by RiSA.

On 2 December 2016, Forbes released the lead single “The World is Yours” from his future third album.With delay of its release, Forbes ventured with associated act Anatii in composing a collaborative album, Be Careful What You Wish For. Be Careful What You Wish For was released on 28 July 2017, with a positive response from critics. It was supported by three singles: “10 Fingers”, “Don’t Forget To Pray” and “Holy Mountain”.

With the pre-release of “The World is Yours” in 2016, Forbes also pre-released songs including “Caiphus Song”, “Star Signs” (featuring Stogie T) and “Sweet Fire” in supporting the release of his third album, Touch My Blood. The album was certified platinum then later certified double platinum by RiSA as for 2019. Touch My Blood sixth single “Fela in Versace” featuring Kiddominant received higher commercial success compared to the other singles. The album features guest appearances from fellow South African artists including L-Tido, JR, Yanga Chief, Stogie T, Kwesta & Okmalumkoolkat, as well as a sole international appearance by Nigerian artist and producer Kiddominant.

On 8 April 2019, Forbes was featured on a WWE live event in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. In February 2019, he was the featured roastee in Comedy Central SA annual roast special.

On 6 November 2021, AKA’s Extended Play Bhovamania was released The EP was supported by four singles: “Energy”, “Python”, “Monuments” and “Cross My Heart”. At the 10 ceremony of South African Hip Hop Awards, he received nomination for Artist of the Decade.

In early September 2022, AKA announced his upcoming studio album Mass Country via Instagram released date yet to be revealed.^[26]

“Lemons [Lemonade]” featuring Nasty C was released on September 16, 2022 as album’s lead single. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

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