One of the rappers South Africa’s most popular singer, Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA, was shot dead Friday night as he left a restaurant in South Africa’s Durban, the singer’s family announced.
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of our beloved 35-year-old son,” the rapper’s parents, Tony and Lynn Forbes, wrote on Twitter.
The hip-hop star, who is also a South African songwriter, record producer, singer and entrepreneur, has won numerous awards in South Africa and was once an MTV Europe Music Award nominee.
AKA was killed with a friend on Friday night as they left a restaurant on their way to their friend’s car. rapper.
“They were reportedly approached by two armed suspects who crossed the street towards them and opened fire at close range,” police said in a statement.
The reason is still unknown and the police have opened an investigation.
Shootings are common in South Africa, which has one of the highest murder rates in the world.
Many people are licensed to carry firearms for personal protection, but there are many more illegal guns in circulation.
Source: DN
