South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (better known as AKA), passed away on Friday.
According to reports, AKA was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.
The family of the rapper confirmed his tragic passing on Friday evening.
The South African police department has confirmed the shooting incident, which took place in Durban’s Florida Rd.
According to an eyewitness, A.K.A was shot five times at 8pm and was the only individual targeted in the incident. The situation is still developing, and the South African police department is actively investigating the shooting.
The news of A.K.A’s shooting highlights the ongoing issue of violence and gun-related incidents in South Africa.
In a statement released on Saturday morning through AKA’s official Twitter account, the rapper’s family confirmed the sad news and stated that they are waiting for further information from the Durban Police.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 11, 2023
