Kiernan “AKA” Forbes died about a year ago. Last year, the rapper was shot and died outside a restaurant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, while dining with friends. His death caused shockwaves across South Africa, as millions of admirers grieved his demise. Today (January 28, 2024), the rapper would have turned 36.

As expected, his loved ones, including his child’s mother Zinhle Jiyane, have shared beautiful birthday messages with the late musician.

 
DJ Zinhle is one of many who have shared beautiful birthday messages with the late AKA.The rapper died 11 months after after he was gunned down in Durban outside Wish Restaurant where he had been dining with friends ahead of a performance at a nearby nightclub.Many people were stunned by his death as they addressed the horrible state of violence in South Africa.
Today would have been the rapper’s 36th birthday, and many people, including his ex DJ Zinhle, have sent heartfelt tributes to him.

Zinhle explained in her article how tough it has been for her and AKA’s daughter Kairo to cope with his death.She also thanked everyone, particularly her husband Robert Mohosana (Murdah Bongz), for their support.

“Kairo had a tough week leading up to Kiernan’s birthday, as a mother, I want her to heal & celebrate her dad but it’s too soon.

“The past year has been a roller coaster, my God!!! Everyday I hold my breath hoping she’s okay… I feel helpless cause I can’t help my child deal with the pain.

“@murdahbongz thank you for holding us close & protecting us. My prayer is that we never fail Kairo, that we always allow love & kindness to flow into her life so she never feels lost without Kiernan. I know that will take time but I trust God, it might not be now but God knows you’ve put pride aside for your family & I am grateful for you,” reads part of the post.