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IN PICS | Friends, family and fans of AKA gather to remember the star

17 February 2023 - 19:17
By TimesLIVE
Family members were emotional at the memorial as they remembered the hip-hop star.
Image: Alaister Russell Family members were emotional at the memorial as they remembered the hip-hop star.

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.

A mural of late rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes during his memorial service.
Image: Alaister Russell A mural of late rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes during his memorial service.
Emotional moment between AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes as she consoles another family member.
Image: Alaister Russell Emotional moment between AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes as she consoles another family member.
The venue was beautifully decorated for the memorial service of AKA.
Image: Alaister Russell The venue was beautifully decorated for the memorial service of AKA.
SA Gospel group Joyous Celebration performs a musical item in honour of AKA.
Image: Alaister Russell SA Gospel group Joyous Celebration performs a musical item in honour of AKA.
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 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.

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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