17 February 2023 1 Min Read
IN PICS | Friends, family and fans of AKA gather to remember the star
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Family members were emotional at the memorial as they remembered the hip-hop star.
Image: Alaister Russell
Image: Alaister Russell
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Friends, family and fans gathered at a packed Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg to remember hip-hop star Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes.
Colleagues and relatives spoke fondly of the artist, saying he was not only musically gifted, but also cared deeply for those he loved.
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Emotional moment between AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes as she consoles another family member.
Image: Alaister Russell
Image: Alaister Russell
SA Gospel group Joyous Celebration performs a musical item in honour of AKA.
Image: Alaister Russell
Image: Alaister Russell
From left: :AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes shares a sombre moment with minister of tourism Lindiwe Sisulu at the Sandton Convention Centre during the memorial service for rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Jarryd Forbes.
Image: Alaister Russell
Image: Alaister Russell
The rapper is survived by his daughter Kairo, mother Lynn and father Tony Forbes.
At the time of his death he was romantically linked to rapper Nadia Nakai who was also in attendance at the memorial service.
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