South African Rap Star AKA Shot Dead In Drive-By Shooting

Category: Crime News

The famous South African rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes has been shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road, Durban, South Africa, on Friday night.

Another person, believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded. Another unidentified person, understood as a close friend of AKA was also shot dead.

AKA’s family also confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday morning.

It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.

Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10 p.m.

According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban nightclub, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.

His close friends and colleagues have taken to social media to express shock.