February 11, (THEWILL) – South African rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, is dead.
AKA was reportedly shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road, in South Africa, on Friday night.
The South African police department has confirmed the shooting incident and is actively investigating the shooting.
An eyewitness said AKA was shot five times at 8pm and was the only individual targeted in the incident.
The news of AKA’s shooting highlights the ongoing issue of violence and gun-related incidents in South Africa.
AKA was a highly influential figure in the South African music industry, and his music received widespread recognition and acclaim.
