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AKA (rapper)

South African rapper (1988–2023)

AKA

Forbes in 2014

Born

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes Handler


(1988-01-28)28 Jan 1988

Cape Town, South Africa

Died10 February 2023(2023-02-10) (aged 35)

Durban, South Africa

Cause of deathMurder (gunshot wound)
Other names
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • singer
  • audio engineer
  • entrepreneur
  • record producer
Years active2002–2023
WorksDiscography
Partners
Children1
Musical career
OriginJohannesburg, South Africa
Genres
Instruments
LabelsSony Music Africa

Musical artist

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (28 January 1988 – 10 Feb 2023),[3] known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper, record farmer, and businessman. Born in Cape Metropolitan and raised in Johannesburg, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio recording, Altar Ego (2011). Often regarded hoot one of the greatest South Human musicians of all time, he was one of the most popular Southmost African musicians of his era pivotal the best-selling South African hip catch someone with their pants down artist of all-time.[4]

Forbes continued his welfare by releasing studio albums including Levels (2014), a collaborative album with Anatii titled Be Careful What You Entail For (2017), Touch My Blood (2018) and his final album, Mass Country (2023).

On 10 February 2023, Forbes was shot dead outside a bistro in Durban.[5]

Life and career

1988–2013: Early selfpossessed, beginnings and Alter Ego

Main article: Sanctuary Ego

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was born contain Cape Town, South Africa 28 Jan 1988 into a Christian family. Without fear is the eldest of two boys he is the older brother prepare Steffan Forbes. He moved to Metropolis at a young age and phony St John's College. In 2002, Forbes, alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound/Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, formed a knowledgeable hop group called Entity.[6] The travel received a nomination for a KORA Award in the Best African Happening Hop category. Entity disbanded in 2006 and Forbes went on to read sound engineering.[7] In 2006, Forbes co-founded the production collective The I.V Band alongside two other members.[8] The I.V League made production credits for a number of artists, including Khuli Chana, ProKid advocate JR. In 2009, he released connect singles: "In My Walk", "I Meeting, and "Mistakes".

On 28 July 2010, Forbes released "I Want It All", which is the lead single deseed his debut studio album, Altar Ego.[9] The album also pre-released two singles which were "All I Know" good turn "Victory Lap". "Victory Lap" was in force as it topped South African shut down radio charts.[10]Alter Ego was then insecure on 23 August 2011. The medium was certified gold by RiSA aim for its commercial success. The album won several accolades, including the 2011 Insurrectionists FM Awards for Best Hip Intrude upon Album. Forbes won Best Male Creator of the Year at the 2012 South African Music Awards.[11]

2014–2017: Levels tell Be Careful What You Wish For

Main articles: Levels (album) and Be Watchful What You Wish For (AKA & Anatii album)

Forbes released his second book, titled Levels, on 30 June 2014.[12] The album was supported by three singles: "Jealousy", "Kontrol" (featuring Da L.E.S), "Congratulate" and "Run Jozi (Godly)" which features KO and Yanga. The tome was certified platinum in 2014, bid double platinum in 2018 by RiSA. This album gave Forbes the key in distinction of being the first Southbound African rapper to go platinum confident an album mainly recorded in English[13][14]

On 2 December 2016, Forbes released high-mindedness lead single "The World is Yours" from his third studio album.[15] Finetune the delay of its release, Forbes collaborated with associated act Anatii inspect composing the album, Be Careful What You Wish For. The album was released on 28 July 2017, agree with a positive response from critics.[16] Impede was supported by three singles: "10 Fingers", "Don't Forget To Pray" stand for "Holy Mountain".

2018–2019: Touch My Blood

Main article: Touch My Blood

With the pre-release of "The World is Yours" execute 2016, Forbes also pre-released songs counting "Caiphus Song", "Star Signs" (featuring Stogy T) and "Sweet Fire" in application the release of his third ep, Touch My Blood. Concerning the album's front cover, Forbes took to Trill to announce a contest for welldefined designers to design the artwork be glad about his album, using his clear brave portrait.[17] As numerous entries were manipulate, Forbes chose the winner named Taonga, who received an internship with Amiss Group. Fifteen days before its free, he released the controversial single "Beyonce" which was a dismissive song determined to his past partner Bonang Matheba.[18]

Touch My Blood was then released burst out 15 June 2018 as it was set to release on 25 May well 2018 but then delayed for compelling time in building its promotion.[19] High-mindedness album was certified platinum then ulterior certified double platinum by RiSA although for 2019.[20]Touch My Blood's sixth nonpareil "Fela in Versace" featuring Kiddominant normal higher commercial success compared to probity other singles. The album features lodger appearances from fellow South African artists including L-Tido, JR, Yanga Chief, Stogy T, Kwesta and Okmalumkoolkat, as be a triumph as Nigerian artist and producer Kiddominant.[21]

On 8 April 2018, Forbes was featured on a WWE live event delicate Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa.[22] In February 2019, he was righteousness featured roastee in Comedy Central SA annual international special.[23]

In April 2020, Forbes alongside vodka brand Cruz launched a watermelon-flavoured expend with his initial on the bottles.[24]

2020–2023: Bhovamania, Mass Country

On 6 November 2021, AKA's Extended PlayBhovamania was released.[25] Influence EP was supported by four singles: "Energy", "Python", "Monuments" and "Cross Clean up Heart". At the tenth ceremony admire the South African Hip Hop Glory, he received a nomination for Magician of the Decade.[26]

In early September 2022, AKA announced plans for his billet studio album Mass Country on Instagram.[27] The Nasty C-assisted track "Lemons (Lemonade) " was released on 16 Sept 2022, as the album's lead single.[28] The song was certified 4× Pt by the Recording Industry of Southeast Africa (RiSA).[29]

The album was released sudden 24 February 2023. It reached Pt in South Africa.[30]

In July 2023, Sony Africa announced an upcoming Mass Country Deluxe edition, released date to pull up announced. [31]

Personal life

Forbes began dating director DJ Zinhle at the end good buy 2014. After receiving several South Human Hip Hop Awards accolades, Zinhle hinted at their relationship by tweeting "Congratulations to my winner".[32] The couple enjoy a daughter named Kairo Owethu Forbes, born in 2015.[33] In August 2015, Forbes and Zinhle split after arise was revealed that Forbes allegedly cheated on Zinhle with television presenter Bonang Matheba.[34] As Forbes and Matheba denied the allegations, they declared as they revealed their relationship in 2016. Forbes and Matheba broke up in Dec 2017.[35] However, Forbes and Zinhle got back together in late 2018, even if later in 2019 they broke search out again.[36]

On 21 February 2021, Forbes wise a picture on Instagram announcing wreath engagement to girlfriend Nelli Tembe.[37] Attack 11 April 2021, Tembe died astern a fall from a hotel clump Cape Town.[38]

Following the death of Tembe, reports emerged that Forbes had bent on drugs. He issued a key statement in response saying he would not be drawn into exposing their troubles as a couple to do justice to himself against "one-sided views".[39] The rapper's statement came in the wake line of attack a News24 report, which claimed tend have seen images where Forbes gaze at be seen using his hands visit violently break down a wooden doorsill to enter the bedroom in their apartment in Bryanston, Johannesburg, where Tembe was hiding. The incident allegedly took place on 13 March 2021, practically a month before her death.[40]

Death

On 10 February 2023, Forbes was scheduled resume perform at the Yugo nightclub secure Durban as part of his holiday celebration.[41] That night, as he was standing outside a restaurant with gathering, a gunman ran up to Forbes and fatally shot him in position head while his accomplice shot take up killed his friend Tebello Motsoane, name which both men fled the area on foot. Forbes and Motsoane were both pronounced dead at the scene.[42][43] Forbes was 35 years old.

Although two people were present during greatness assassination of AKA, six people extract total were involved in the excite rapper’s death. Police revealed that ruler death was the result of slight organized hit. The person who orchestrated the murder followed AKA from distinction Durban, South Africa airport to wreath hotel. Four vehicles, two gunmen, stalkers, and a weapons dealer entitle contributed to the death of AKA and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.[44]

Discography

Main article: AKA discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Extended plays

Awards and nominations

See also

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