- Memorial And Funeral Details Of AKA Released
AKA’s memorial and funeral arrangements have been made public. Kiernan “AKA” Jarryd Forbes, a multi-award-winning rapper and music producer, tragically passed away on Friday evening in Durban outside the Wish restaurant.
The family of the well-known rapper stated in a message to the public that the memorial service will be streamed online and open to the public.
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“It is our wish to celebrate the life of Kiernan with those he touched and impacted through his gift of music. His memorial will therefore be open to the public as well as streamed online,” read the statement.
Press Statement: Memorial & Funeral Details
For Memorial Entry, click free ticket link below (limited access): https://t.co/4mzdxOa4Ep
Live Stream On YouTube: https://t.co/yr61NWt5o3 pic.twitter.com/MCpXYXwahM
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 14, 2023
The family also announced that AKA would be laid to rest in a private provincial funeral on February 18, 2023. Following their son’s tragic death, the Forbes family also thanked the public for its support.
“We as the Forbes family would like to acknowledge the outpouring of love we have received over the past few days.”
“Kiernan wasn’t just loved by us as a family, but by the nation, as we’ve seen from loved ones, friends, industry colleagues, media tributes and the MEGACY.”
The Mohosanas, an additional member of the Supa Mega family, were also thanked for their help by the Supa Mega family.
“We’d also like to acknowledge our extended family, the Mohosanas for their unwavering support during this time, as Bongani Mahosana will be in absentia at the memorial and funeral due to observing cultural protocol.”
AKA was slain together with his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, an entertainment entrepreneur, seasoned chef, and respected novelist. The Motsoane family also confirmed that a special send-off service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Sacred Heart College in Observatory, Johannesburg.