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Another giant in entertainment industry has fallen!

By Sihle Mkhize

AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes 35, was killed with his close friend, chef and entrepreneur Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane on Florida Road, Durban, on Friday night.

KwaZulu-Natal police confirmed the incident, saying they were investigating two counts of murder.

“The two were fatally wounded on Florida Road in Morningside, Durban just after 10pm on Friday night. Information at police’s disposal at this stage indicate that the men were walking towards their vehicle from a restaurant when they were allegedly approached by two armed suspects who walked to them from across the street and shot the victims at close range,” provincial police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda said.

“The suspects are reported to have fled from the scene on foot. Both victims were declared dead at the scene. The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage and police investigations are ongoing.”

AKA family released statement  saying they are waiting for more information from the police regarding the shooting.

“To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend and most importantly a father to his beloved daughter Kairo. To his legions of fans he was AKA, SupaMega, an Bhova.

“Our son was loved and he gave us that love in return. In this time of grief we appeal for compassion, space and time to congregate as family decide on the upcoming days. We thank you for the love and support we have received thus far, and ask you to continue to keep us in their prayers and uplifted in the Lord,” the statement read.

AKA rose to stardom in 2011 with the release of his debut album, Altar Ego, which features hits such as I Want It All, All I Know and the smash hit single Victory Lap.

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