Celebrity Death: Rapper AKA shot dead in drive-by shooting in Durban

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According to police sources in Durban, rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, on Friday night was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road. Two other causalities were also recorded during the attack; one person, believed to be his bodyguard, was injured, while another, believed to be the rapper’s close friend shot dead.

Police in the province were yet to comment on the murders officially, but IOL has independently confirmed from well-placed police sources, who cannot be named as they are not permitted to speak to the media.

It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.

Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10 pm.

Police had cordoned off the area when an IOL team arrived at the scene on Friday night.

Speaking to IOL, stunned patrons at a nearby restaurant said AKA had been standing outside Wish when he was gunned down.

Garrith Jamieson, a spokesperson for ALS Paramedics, said Florida Road has been closed off after the shooting incident Florida Road where two people have been confirmed deceased

Jamieson said amongst the deceased was a “famous rapper.”

The identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA.

According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban nightclub, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.

His close friend Da Les, took to social media to express shock.

Souls lost. Now let the rain pour 🌧️🕊️💔

— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) February 11, 2023

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Durban’s Florida road has been closed off following a drive by shooting a short while ago

Two people have been confirmed dead by emergency services, one of which is famous rapper Kiernan Forbes, affectionately known by his stage name AKA

Reason for the incident still unclear pic.twitter.com/MnkJYIYeXQ

— Jarryd Subroyen (@JJSubroyen) February 10, 2023

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