IN PICS | Friends, family and fans of AKA gather to remember the star
Friends, family and fans gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg to remember hip-hop star Kiernan AKA Forbes.
Family members were emotional at the memorial as they remembered the hip-hop star. (Alaister Russell)
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.
The memorial service for South African Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, 17 February 2023, at the Sandton Convention centre. Picture: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times (Alaister Russell)
AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes consoles those grieving with her at her sos memorial service. (Alaister Russell)
The venue was beautifully decorated for the memorial service of AKA. (Alaister Russell)
SA Gospel group Joyous Celebration performs a musical item in honour of AKA. (Alaister Russell)
AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes shares a sombre moment with Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisulu, at the Sandton Convention Centre during the Memorial Service. (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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