Music industry pays tribute to AKA at memorial service: 'Supa Mega was one in a million' | Life

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It was a mix of emotions across the country on Friday as the life of multi-award-winning rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was celebrated at the Sandton Convention Centre. | News24Arts

AKA was shot and killed outside a popular night spot in Durban a week ago. His long-time friend and former manager, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane , was killed in the same shooting.They will be laid to rest in private funeral ceremonies on Saturday.

The first to pay tribute was rapper and producer JR. He said it was"most heartbreaking" that the first speech he had to make was a tribute to his long-time friend. Fellow rapper and producer Yanga Chief recalled how he performed with AKA the first time for 10 000 people and how he could"just change one's life overnight".

"To Kairo, your dad was an example to all fathers around the country. I can't imagine your pain, but try to remember all these lessons he taught you because he left his biggest life gems in you. You taught him to be a better person, and he'll always be with you."Radio and TV personality Sizwe Dhlomo shared the origins of AKA's passion for music, dating back to as early as the mid-2000s when he was part of a group, Entity.

 

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Arts I love the smell of burnt bodies in the morning...

Arts My emotions are fine......

Arts Who?

Arts He died & is now just another statistic,people aren't even angry ,we have just accepted this violence as normal. Many thousand will be killed in the years to come . Only with the removal of the useless corrupted MYANC will the nation be able to heal .

Arts Any news on Anele’s court case?

Arts Tragic loss of life to be killed in that manner, a manner in which no person deserving or not should die... A motive for a revenge is relevant considering all the circumstances surrounding the incident... The MO was hired assassin's.. rest easy young king... We got your back!

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