Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 4.2K The South African police department has confirmed rapper and record producer, A.K.A, real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, has been shot dead. The shooting incident took place in Durban’s Florida Rd. AKA, whose real name is Kiernan Forbes, and another man were killed while standing outside a restaurant in Durban on Friday night. More Articles You Would Love #fGSTYLE: Here Are Amazing Pink & Purple Looks To Honor Survivors For Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October “When You Become A Mom…You Feel Like You Could Take On The World” – Rihanna On Upcoming Super Bowl Performance Two cars drove by and opened fire shortly before 10pm local time (8pm GMT), according to local reports. An eyewitness claims A.K.A was shot five times at 8pm and was the only individual targeted in the incident. The situation is still developing, and the South African police department is actively investigating the shooting. The news of A.K.A’s shooting highlights the ongoing issue of violence and gun-related incidents in South Africa. The country has struggled with high levels of crime, including shootings, which have caused concern among residents and law enforcement. It is understood he was due to perform at a nightclub called YUGO on Friday night. A notice was shared on social media, saying the event had been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances”. Paramedic Garrith Jamieson told Times Live two men were shot dead. He said: “On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds.” “Paramedics assisted the men and unfortunately, the first male had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and showed no signs of life and was declared deceased at the scene.” A.K.A was a highly influential figure in the South African music industry, and his music has received widespread recognition and acclaim. The music industry and fans alike are mourning the loss of a talented artist, and thoughts and prayers are with A.K.A’s friends and family during this difficult time. Read More Like This On South Africa Celebrity Watch UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: submit@FashionGHANA.com or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You Africans Have Proudly Accepted Trick Daddy’S Claim As A Non ‘African American’ –... VIDEOS: Watch Davido Kingly Strutt Down The Lagos Fashion Week 2024 Runway Showing... PICS: Black Sherif Switches Up To Post-Apocalyptic Fashion For His Upcoming Single ‘REBEL... PICS: Adut Akech Glows in Pink at Intimate Baby Shower Celebration with Hubby... Dirty December Gets An AI Galamsey Remix For Ghanaians Who Only See Their... AUDIO: “Stupid Educated Fools” Shatta Wale Insults Galamsey Protestors Because They Didn’t Adhere... “NO FOOD NO WATER FOR 48 HOURS” Brave Ghanaian Celebrity & Lawyer Ama... Woman Shares Inspiring Weight Loss Journey of Consistency & Persistence From Being Obese... VIDEO: Watch How Thrilled Rihanna Was To Meet Nigerian Olympic Sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke... “Ghana Robbed Me & A Lot Of Other People That Trusted Them” Michael...