They were shot and killed as they were walking past a restaurant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Two men who allegedly approached them from across the road shot rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. When they are said to have been killed, the two had just finished their meal at a restaurant on Florida Road in Morningside, Durban.

Tony and Lynn Forbes, AKA’s parents, have issued a statement announcing their son’s passing. We confirm that our beloved son passed away tragically and prematurely on February 10, 2023, and we do so with great sadness. The statement continues, “To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, most importantly a father to his beloved daughter Kairo.” The statement continues, “We are awaiting further details from the Durban Police.” Among his many affectionate nicknames, he was known as AKA, Supamega, Bhova, and others. The family continues, ” Our son received love and reciprocated it. We ask for your compassion, space, and time to gather as a family to decide on the days ahead during this difficult time. The family requests that people continue to keep them in their prayers and expresses gratitude to everyone for their love and support.

AKA and Tibz were, according to a close friend, as happy as ever just a few hours before the incident. Tibz was the same way AKA is always energetic. Nothing had changed. We had a great time as AKA made jokes. ZiMoja is informed by the friends that they had gone out to dinner with friends and that the evening was going well. He was getting ready to go to the club and perform; We have never witnessed anything like this. Tibz was good and he was fine. They were healthy; They were never threatened. Before disclosing any further information about the friend’s passing, the friend is awaiting responses from both families.

Police confirm the murders on Friday night, according to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal police. They were having dinner at a restaurant when two unidentified walkers opened fire on them as they were walking to their vehicle. They were killed immediately, and no one else was hurt. We are going to look into two counts of murder. Added Netshiunda.