South African musician DJ Zinhle shared an update on her daughter Kairo Forbes following the tragic death of her father, rapper AKA, on February 10.

AKA, whose real name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was shot and killed outside Wish Restaurant on Florida Road in Durban, leaving many South Africans in shock and mourning. In the aftermath of his death, DJ Zinhle has been sharing memories of the rapper with his daughter on her Instagram stories.

 

— Alicia (@Alicia_ally10) February 16, 2023
DJ Zinhle Shares Update On AKA’s Daughter Kairo
Many Twitter users noted that Kairo may not fully comprehend the gravity of her father’s death and may not yet realize that she will never see him again. As such, they expressed concern for her emotional well-being and the long-term impact that her father’s death will have on her. One user wrote, “I don’t think she understands what’s happening… I don’t think she knows she won’t ever see her daddy. She’ll wake up one day and say she wants daddy and that’s when it will hit.”

Others criticized DJ Zinhle’s decision to share the video, arguing that children should be protected from social media and that it was not appropriate to use Kairo to mourn AKA’s death. Some users even expressed sympathy for AKA’s wife, who is not Kairo’s mother, and suggested that DJ Zinhle was not respecting her grieving process.

The response to the video highlights the complex emotions that have emerged in the wake of AKA’s death. As one of South Africa’s most prominent musicians, AKA had a large following and was widely celebrated for his contributions to the music industry. Many fans were shocked and saddened by his sudden passing, and the outpouring of grief has been overwhelming.

At the same time, some have questioned the media’s handling of the situation and the extent to which public figures are entitled to share their personal lives on social media. While many users expressed concern for Kairo’s well-being, others questioned whether it was appropriate for DJ Zinhle to share the video with her millions of followers.

In the end, the tragedy serves as a reminder of the power and limitations of social media. While it has become an essential tool for people to connect with each other, it also has the potential to amplify complex emotions and bring them to the forefront of public discourse. As South Africans continue to mourn the loss of AKA, it is clear that there are no easy answers and that each person will have to find their own way to cope with the tragedy.