An image posted by Nadia Nakai of Kairo Forbes sitting on the tombstone of her father, AKA – real name Kiernan Forbes – has pulled at the heartstrings of fans.

The eight-year-old – the only child of the slain star – remembered her father on his birthday on Sunday, 28 January.

 

 

 

Kairo – whose mother is DJ Zinhle – was joined by Kiernan’s parents, Lynn and Tony Forbes, and girlfriend Nadia, in a visit to his final resting place at the Westpark Cemetary

KAIRO FORBES MOURNS DAD AKA ON HIS BIRTHDAY
On her Instagram Stories, Nadia Nakai revealed how AKA’s nearest and dearest celebrated his 36th birthday.

The female entertainer claims the rapper’s daughter shared her wish to release 36 white balloons into the sky overlooking his grave.The quirky eight-year-old even insisted the balloons had to be biodegradable – for the sake of the planet.

But the heartwarming moment turned heartbreaking when Nadia posted a pic of Kairo sitting alone on her father’s tombstone. In her hand, she carried a purple balloon with the words “Happy Birthday” printed across them.

“Oh Kairo, I’m so sorry,” she captioned the image.

‘I CAN’T HELP MY CHILD WITH THE PAIN’
Meanwhile, Kairo’s mother, DJ Zinhle has shared how the past year has been a “rollercoaster” for the young girlShe shared in her own Instagram post: “Kairo has had a tough week leading up to Kiernan’s birthday. As a mother, I want her to heal and celebrate her dad, but it’s too soon.

She continued: “The past year has been a rollercoaster, my God! Everyday I golf my breath hoping she’s ok. I feel helpless because I can’t help my child deal with the pain”.

DJ Zinhle went on to thank her blended family – including the Forbes, Mahosanas, and Nadia Nakai – for their support.

She added: “Family is love. Family is us.”