After South African Rapper AKA, born Kiernan Forbes, was shot and killed Friday in Durban, social media has been mourning the tragic passing, especially after the video of the incident was released.
This is coming years after his fiancee Anele, a 22-year-old, fell from the 10th floor at Pepperclub Hotel in central Cape Town.
Here are some reactions garnered by The Quest Times on Twitter:
A user @RybroX_ wrote: “They Laugh in your Face While They Planning to shoot you, Mafuna Nje Ukuk’Culela Magugu.”
@OmmwambaKE: “rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night. Standing outside the Wish Restaurant”.
“Was”. 💔 pic.twitter.com/qrxMUzJJW8
— Ovie (@OvieO) February 10, 2023
@eddiemandizera: “I will always remember him standing with us.”
@CisNyakundy: “Lucky Dube was killed the same way.”
@moflavadj: “Giving flowers to AKA on Friday morning and he was spot on🥺💔. Thank you for the hits Mega #RIPAKA #Nadia”.
Rest in Peace, AKA.
Peace to the fallen. 💐🕊💔 pic.twitter.com/hAmB3BrGGj
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) February 10, 2023
@AthiGeleba: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
@Mafa6232 “She died in his city…He died in her city…mmmh.”
@lasizwe “Typing this message seems so unreal. AKA is no longer with us? Just like that? I can’t believe this. Praying for the Forbes family and Nadia Nakai. Today is such a sad day. Long Live Super Mega Long Live! Rest In Peace Kiernan Forbes. #RIPAKA”