Popular South African rapper Kiernan Forbes AKA is dead, he was shot on Friday night on Florida road Durban. AKA was shot dead by two unknown cars in a drive by before 10am while standing in front of the Wish restaurant.
Same Friday night Durban police sources confirmed AKA’s body guard also wounded when fire was opened on them during the drive by. Another person identified as AKA’s close friend was also shot dead during the drive by shooting.
The police had cordoned off the area before an IOL team arrived at the scene on Friday night. According to an IOL report, police in the province are yet to officially comment on the situation.
Paramedics ALS Garrith Jamieson, said Florida road has been closed off after the shooting incident. According to social media, AKA was to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.
@NETng said, hours before he was shot , AKA and friends shared a series of their activities post on Instagram. From the salon to the restaurant where got attacked. His death has raised debates about sharing live location online and attack on rappers.