Kairo Forbes shuts down ‘Galaxy 947 Joburg Day’ with tribute performance

The daughter of slain rapper AKA, Kairo Forbes, shut down this year’s Galaxy 947 Joburg Day festival.

Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’s life was celebrated with a tribute performance by K.O, Khuli Chana, Yanga Chief, Thato Saul, Da L.E.S, and The Mega Band, who performed songs they’ve collaborated with him on.

His partner at the time of his death Nadia Nakai donned a denim jacket with a portrait of them together when performing their hit single Dangerous featuring Blxckie.

AKA’s father Tony Forbes, mother Lynn, and business partner Raphael Benza also jumped on stage in support of Kairo when she sang her father’s song Company which left the crowd in tears and cheering for her.

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Some other memorable moments from the festival included Shekhinah, who had festivalgoers singing along to her hit songs Suited, Fixate and Please Mr.

The legendary 11-piece Afro-pop band Mango Groove also got everyone off their camp chairs and picnic blankets and on their feet dancing during their performance.

DJ Maphorisa performed a fire amapiano set.

DJ Prince Kaybee shared a special moment with 947 host Anele Mdoda and had the crowd jumping during his set.

K.O gave an electrifying performance, performing his hit songs SETE, Supa Dupa, Run Jozi, and Rockabye, among others.