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Rapper AKA Biography, Real Name, Age, Cause of Death

Enudi Golden by Enudi Golden
June 22, 2025
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South African Rapper, Kiernan Forbes popularly known as AKA Biography, Age, Cause of Death,  and all you need to know about him can be accessed below.

Who are AKA? AKA is one of the best rappers from South Africa. He is also a brilliant entrepreneur, songwriter, and music producer, in addition to rapping. The lyrics to the songs that the artist writes and releases are heartfelt, insightful, and refined. Victory Lap was AKA’s first hit single in 2010.

AKA biography

 

Many people are curious about AKA’s real name. Kiernan Jarryd Forbes is where he was born. After the tragic death of his fiance, the rapper became a trend for months last year. This raises even more questions about who is AKA currently dating.

AKA profile summary

  • Real name: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
  • Famous as: AKA
  • Other nicknames: Supa Mega and King Forbes
  • Date of birth: 28th January 1988
  • Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Age: 35 years
  • Career: Rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and music producer
  • Musical Genre: SA Hip-Hop, and Amapiano
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital status: Single
  • Children: 1 daughter
  • Height: 5 feet 8 inches
  • Net worth: $15 million
  • AKA’s Facebook page: AKA IV League
  • AKA‘s Twitter page: @akaworldwide
  • AKA’s Instagram page: akaworldwide
  • AKA‘s YouTube channel: Akaworldwide

 

Rapper AKA Cause of Death

GoldenNewsNg gathered that the Police confirmed that a 35-year-old male and another unidentified male had been shot dead on Friday.

Police sources in Durban have confirmed rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.

Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, has been shot dead.

Police in the province were yet to officially comment on the murders, 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.

 

Rapper AKA Biography

Biography of AKA Where did AKA come from? The South African rapper was born and raised in Cape Town. In Mitchell’s Plain, Kiernan spent his childhood with his grandmother. In 1995, he stayed in Johannesburg with his mother, Lynn Forbes. What exactly is AKA’s age? This article was written by Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, who is 33 years old at the time. On January 28, 1988, he celebrates his birthday.

 

Kiernan visited the Holy Cross Convent in Cape Town while staying with his grandmother. When he moved to Johannesburg, he enrolled at Greenside Primary School and later joined St. John’s College. So, who is the father of AKA? Tony Forbes is the rapper’s father.

DJ Zinhe (Ntombezinhle Jiyane), AKA’s girlfriend for three years before they split up and rekindled their relationship later, is AKA’s love life. They first met in 2012, and on July 8, 2015, she gave birth to their daughter, Kairo Olwethu Forbes. The daughter of AKA is now six years old.

In 2015, AKA and DJ Zinhle split up because he cheated on her with Bonang Matheba while she was pregnant. The rapper had a three-year relationship with Bonang Matheba before getting back together with Zinhle in 2019. In 2020, the couple split for the second time. However, they do a good job of sharing custody of their daughter.

AKA biography

 

Nelli Tembe, AKA’s fiancée, passed away two weeks after they got engaged. She fell in Cape Town from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel. She was rushed to the hospital by paramedics, where she was hooked up to life support machines. Sadly, the 22-year-old woman passed away from her injuries.

 

AKA’s music career While still in high school, he and his friends Vice Versa and Greyhound founded the hip-hop group Entity. After the group broke up in 2006, Kiernan went to school for sound engineering. He co-founded The I.V. League with two other people in the same year.

ProKid, Khuli Chana, and JR are among the artists that the I.V League has signed. While still working under the I.V label, Kiernan released his three songs In My Walk, I Do, and Mistakes in 2009. In 2010, he released Altar Ego, his debut album. All I Know and Victory Lap, two singles from the album, became big hits in Mzansi. Other albums by Kiernan include:

  • Levels (with Anatii) (2014),
  • Be Careful What You Wish For (2017),
  • Touch My Blood (2018), and
  • Bhovamania (2020).

    AKA Networth

    AKA’s wealth How much money does AKA have? With a staggering $12 million in wealth, he ranks among the top ten wealthiest Mzansi rappers. He also earns more money through brand endorsements. Kiernan has collaborated with well-known businesses like the Reebok shoe company.

    AKA’s houses and cars

    Before his daughter was born, the rapper lived in a R197 million mansion. AKA drives a white BMW i8, a blue BMW X6, and a Volkswagen Scirocco. In 2015, he owned a BMW X5, but in 2016, he upgraded to a BMW X6 M. Additionally, Kieran gave his mother a BMW automobile.

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