Man Jose Kayima
South African rapper Kiernan Forbes alias AKA was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road, Durban on Friday night.
AKA was shot while standing on the pavement when gunfire rang out shortly after 10 PM.
AKA was standing outside a Restaurant called Wish when he was shot.
According to News24, two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10pm.
AKA’s death was confirmed by KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda on Friday evening
“I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. Police will not be releasing any names of the victims yet until a full investigation is completed” Said Netshiund as quoted by News24.
The shooting occurred in the popular entertainment district, which was brought to a standstill after police officers closed the road.
ALS Paramedics spokesman Garrith Jamieson said that two men had been killed in the incident.
He said both had sustained gunshot wounds and despite efforts to resuscitate one of them, he succumbed to his injuries.
AKA was set to perform in the city on Friday night as part of his birthday celebrations, and footage posted on Instagram showed jovial scenes as the rapper toasted with a table full of friends.
AKA was in a relationship and had a child, Kairo, with DJ Zinhle. He has also dated Bonang Matheba and Nadia Nakai.
