South African rapper Nadia Nakai is set to perform her first gig since the tragic death of her boyfriend, AKA. The popular rapper, whose real name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was shot dead outside of Wish restaurant in Durban on February 10th alongside his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. Since then, Nakai has been in mourning, sharing her feelings and experiences on social media.

 

 

In a recent Instagram post on March 22nd, which was Human Rights Day in South Africa, Nakai reflected on the loss of AKA. She wrote a heartfelt message in which she described the difficulties she has faced since his passing. “Sometimes I wish I never experienced your love,” she wrote. “I wish that you were just an acquaintance and I could say ‘Oh Supa Mega passed away, what a loss for the game’.”

Nakai went on to describe the hole in her heart that she feels since AKA’s death. “The world just doesn’t feel the same,” she said. “I try to hold onto my memories of when I was happy before you, maybe if I remember how it was before, I could be like that again. But everything doesn’t feel real.

Despite her pain, Nakai is determined to move forward with her life. In an Instagram post on March 24th, she announced her first gig since AKA’s passing. “You never ready, until you try,” she wrote. “Thank you for all the love and support. See you this weekend.”

The gig is set to take place at Rockets in Bryanston, with further shows at Montana the Club and Rockets Menlyn. Nakai also plans to perform at Konka in Soweto on Sunday.

Nakai’s fans have rallied around her in the wake of AKA’s death, offering their support and condolences. Many have praised her for her bravery and resilience in the face of such a devastating loss. The rapper has been open about her struggles with grief, sharing her feelings and experiences on social media.

In a previous Instagram post, Nakai shared a series of photos of herself and AKA, along with a heartfelt message. “I miss you so much, it feels like it gets harder every day,” she wrote. “I can’t believe you’re gone. I’ll never forget you, I’ll never forget our memories, I’ll never forget how you made me feel.”

Despite her pain, Nakai has remained positive and determined to continue her career. She has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians alike, who have praised her for her strength and resilience.
The loss of AKA has been felt deeply by the South African music community, with many artists paying tribute to the rapper on social media. AKA was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in South African hip-hop, with a career that spanned over a decade. His death has left a significant void in the music industry, with many still coming to terms with the tragic loss.

Nakai’s return to performing is a testament to her strength and resilience in the face of such adversity. Her fans will undoubtedly be thrilled to see her back on stage, as she continues to honour the memory of AKA and move forward with her life and career.

The news of his death came as a huge blow to Nadia, and she has been in mourning ever since. However, she has been slowly trying to get back to her normal routine, and her upcoming gigs are a testament to her strength and resilience.

South African rapper Nadia Nakai moves on
Nadia’s Instagram post shows just how difficult it has been for her to come to terms with AKA’s death. She speaks of the hole in her heart and how everything feels unreal. She also questions whether seeing AKA’s social media posts and reading their messages is helping her heal or making things worse.

Her post is a reflection of the grief and pain that she, and many others who have lost loved ones, are going through. It is a reminder that healing takes time and that it is a journey that is unique to each individual.