South African rapper AKA, 35, shot dead in Durban

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One of South Africa's leading rappers, popularly known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban. Kiernan Forbes was killed along with his close friend, the chef and entrepreneur Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane.

Published 4 months ago · Durban, South Africa

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BBC News

AKA shot dead: Top South African rapper killed with friend

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes Shot Dead At 35 in Nightclub Shooting

Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was reportedly slated to perform in Durban on Friday. He was due to release a new album, Mass Country, on February 27.

4 months ago·India

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The Guardian

South African rap artist AKA shot dead outside restaurant in Durban

Parents of Kiernan Forbes pay tribute to ‘beloved son’ who was killed alongside another man while walking to car

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

South African Rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes Shot Dead In Durban

South African rapper Kiernan Forbes was today shot dead outside a popular restaurant in Durban. He was popularly known as Rapper AKA. According to local media, the 35-year-old was shot six times. Condoling his death, the rapper's family posted a statement on his official Twitter account. "It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son," the statement read. pic.twitter.com/3DONLbS4yX — AKA (@akaworldwide) February …

4 months ago·New Delhi, India

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