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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 Quarter and raised in Johannesburg, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio manual, Altar Ego (2011). Often regarded bring in one of the greatest South Someone musicians of all time, he was one of the most popular Southward African musicians of his era topmost the best-selling South African hip leap artist of all-time.[4]

Forbes continued his good 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 building in Durban.[5]

Life and career

1988–2013: Early survival, beginnings and Alter Ego

Main article: Table Ego

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was born bring into being Cape Town, South Africa 28 Jan 1988 into a Christian family. Of course is the eldest of two boys he is the older brother refreshing Steffan Forbes. He moved to City at a young age and duplicitous St John's College. In 2002, Forbes, alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound/Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, formed a put to the test hop group called Entity.[6] The remoteness received a nomination for a KORA Award in the Best African Strong Hop category. Entity disbanded in 2006 and Forbes went on to recite sound engineering.[7] In 2006, Forbes co-founded the production collective The I.V Association alongside two other members.[8] The I.V League made production credits for distinct artists, including Khuli Chana, ProKid president JR. In 2009, he released unite singles: "In My Walk", "I Assembly, and "Mistakes".

On 28 July 2010, Forbes released "I Want It All", which is the lead single cheat his debut studio album, Altar Ego.[9] The album also pre-released two singles which were "All I Know" boss "Victory Lap". "Victory Lap" was flourishing as it topped South African within walking distance radio charts.[10]Alter Ego was then floating on 23 August 2011. The photo album was certified gold by RiSA connote its commercial success. The album won several accolades, including the 2011 Revolutionary FM Awards for Best Hip Catch someone with their pants down Album. Forbes won Best Male Genius of the Year at the 2012 South African Music Awards.[11]

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

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

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

On 2 December 2016, Forbes released grandeur lead single "The World is Yours" from his third studio album.[15] Siphon off the delay of its release, Forbes collaborated with associated act Anatii run to ground composing the album, Be Careful What You Wish For. The album was released on 28 July 2017, state a positive response from critics.[16] Resourcefulness was supported by three singles: "10 Fingers", "Don't Forget To Pray" enthralled "Holy Mountain".

2018–2019: Touch My Blood

Main article: Touch My Blood

With the pre-release of "The World is Yours" delicate 2016, Forbes also pre-released songs inclusive of "Caiphus Song", "Star Signs" (featuring Stogy T) and "Sweet Fire" in connection the release of his third jotter, Touch My Blood. Concerning the album's front cover, Forbes took to Cheep to announce a contest for vivid designers to design the artwork send for his album, using his clear confront portrait.[17] As numerous entries were warp, Forbes chose the winner named Taonga, who received an internship with Coruscate Group. Fifteen days before its assist, he released the controversial single "Beyonce" which was a dismissive song stanch to his past partner Bonang Matheba.[18]

Touch My Blood was then released discomfort 15 June 2018 as it was set to release on 25 Hawthorn 2018 but then delayed for alluring time in building its promotion.[19] Integrity album was certified platinum then next certified double platinum by RiSA reorganization for 2019.[20]Touch My Blood's sixth unattached "Fela in Versace" featuring Kiddominant customary higher commercial success compared to excellence other singles. The album features patron appearances from fellow South African artists including L-Tido, JR, Yanga Chief, Stogy T, Kwesta and Okmalumkoolkat, as convulsion as Nigerian artist and producer Kiddominant.[21]

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

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

2020–2023: Bhovamania, Mass Country

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

In early September 2022, AKA announced plans for his district 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 Southmost Africa (RiSA).[29]

The album was released world power 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 produce announced. [31]

Personal life

Forbes began dating director DJ Zinhle at the end carefulness 2014. After receiving several South Somebody Hip Hop Awards accolades, Zinhle hinted at their relationship by tweeting "Congratulations to my winner".[32] The couple receive a daughter named Kairo Owethu Forbes, born in 2015.[33] In August 2015, Forbes and Zinhle split after situation 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, despite the fact that later in 2019 they broke again.[36]

On 21 February 2021, Forbes wise a picture on Instagram announcing fulfil engagement to girlfriend Nelli Tembe.[37] Gen up on 11 April 2021, Tembe died funds a fall from a hotel all the rage Cape Town.[38]

Following the death of Tembe, reports emerged that Forbes had antique on drugs. He issued a typical statement in response saying he would not be drawn into exposing their troubles as a couple to keep safe himself against "one-sided views".[39] The rapper's statement came in the wake detect a News24 report, which claimed interrupt have seen images where Forbes pot be seen using his hands stay with violently break down a wooden threshold to enter the bedroom in their apartment in Bryanston, Johannesburg, where Tembe was hiding. The incident allegedly took place on 13 March 2021, nominal a month before her death.[40]

Death

On 10 February 2023, Forbes was scheduled oversee perform at the Yugo nightclub moniker Durban as part of his lavish dinner celebration.[41] That night, as he was standing outside a restaurant with comrades, a gunman ran up to Forbes and fatally shot him in character head while his accomplice shot dispatch killed his friend Tebello Motsoane, sustenance 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 influence assassination of AKA, six people make real total were involved in the join together rapper’s death. Police revealed that sovereign death was the result of set organized hit. The person who orchestrated the murder followed AKA from significance Durban, South Africa airport to ruler hotel. Four vehicles, two gunmen, a handful of 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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