Renowned rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has been shot and killed in Durban.
The famed hip hop star was just 35.
Police say the multi-award winner and his bodyguard were leaving a restaurant when unknown men in a car opened fire on them.
AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unknown person, who is understood to be a close friend of the singer, was also killed.
Born and raised in Cape Town, the singer gained significance after releasing his single “Victory Lap” which was released from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011).
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