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Taking to Instagram to pay tribute to the 35-year-old musician, Julius Malema said his daughter Kairo Forbes, would be taken care of.
“Till we meet again brother. Worry not, your daughter is in capable hands,” he wrote.
Among the political leaders who have paid tribute to the legendary hip-hop artist is Fikile Mbalula. Speaking to eNCA, he said he was optimistic that police will crack the case.
“We can’t make speculations, but we know, it was a hit, AKA was assassinated,” he said.
Kiernan was a great talent, a proud South African^ who loved his country and its people; his music expressed that love, and appreciation for our diverse cultures.
My deep and sincere condolences are for his family, esp his young daughter, his friends and many of his loyal fans. pic.twitter.com/TQZtDM7EYL
— ANC SG & RSA MINISTER| Cde Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) February 11, 2023
This afternoon we visited the family of AKA to pass ANC message of condolences. We are proud of his contribution to South African music and appreciate that he proudly supported the ANC; never shying against criticizing when needs be and raising concerns. pic.twitter.com/jGXQq4z42s
— ANC SG & RSA MINISTER| Cde Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) February 12, 2023
Celebs including Big Zulu, Nasty C. Da L.E.S, and more have also paid tribute to the star and are reeling over his tragic murder.
Forever Masekind, Forever. pic.twitter.com/15JuSEeqRA
— K A B I L L I O N (@PrinceKaybee_SA) February 11, 2023
Bro put me on business class when we flew to Cape Town, it was my first time flying on business class. He used to call me me in the middle of the night and start rapping for me.
He was always there for me 😭
— King of uMzonkonko (@only1makwa) February 11, 2023
🕯️🕯️Rest In Peace Brother AKA🕯️🕯️ pic.twitter.com/An3jg4JQOF
— Wcb Wasafi Official (@Wcbwasafi_) February 11, 2023
Killing one of the country’s biggest celebs on the busiest street in Durban and knowing you won’t get caught!
— Siv Ngesi (@iamSivN) February 12, 2023
We no longer live on borrowed time, your time can be taken by a pull of a trigger! #RIPAKA #RIPAAKA
— Officially Sello Maake kaNcube -Archie Moroka ☺️ (@sellomkn) February 11, 2023
Souls lost. Now let the rain pour 🌧️🕊️💔
— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) February 11, 2023
Damn this fuckin tragic as hell. South Africa I’m so sorry for your loss. @akaworldwide always showed me love and hospitality every time we crossed paths. Always welcomed me with open arms. Rest easy king.
— Bas (@Bas) February 10, 2023
I’m so sorry brother ! Super honored to have accomplished my Diplomatic Duty with my brother AKA ! @akaworldwide
Rest Easy ! We created a master piece ! My regards to your family, your fans, Africa lost a true artist 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Long Live Mega ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/jhNEAqws9U
— #AfricanGentleman 💎💎💎🚀🚀🚀 (@StanleyEnow) February 12, 2023
Received this news while I was mourning my own. It has been extremely tough to process it.
Blind sided, with no chance at all. It is painful.
I celebrate you as a few African Emcee. You were great, and your Impact will truly stand the test of time. RIP Kiernan “AKA” Forbes 🕊🕊 pic.twitter.com/LQbfNu32OS
— Webiro Wakazi Wassira #TheLeader (@Wakazi) February 12, 2023
We would like to express our deepest condolences on the untimely passing of Hip Hop Superstar Kiernan Jarryd Forbes commonly know as “AKA”! May his soul rest in peace. The Megacy mourns you Bhova. #RIPAKA [Photo: Twitter @akaworldwide] pic.twitter.com/HmOV7iHUjj
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 11, 2023
AKA didn’t die in a car accident or from a sudden illness.
He was murdered, on a well-lit road in Durban, in full view of his friends and the public.
This isn’t an “untimely passing”.
It’s brazen criminality, made possible by the rampant lawlessness enabled by this government. https://t.co/F3vzDDWrHp— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) February 12, 2023
