Pictures and CCTV video footage of people who shot Kiernan Forbes AKA to death go viral

Pictures and CCTV video footage of people who shot Kiernan Forbes AKA to death go viral

One of the Africa’s emerging rapper, who is popularly known as AKA, has been reportedly shot dead outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban with pictures and CCTV of the people who killed Kiernan Forbes viral

For those who are unfamiliar, let us tell you, the budding rapper, AKA, whose real name is Kiernan Forbes was shot dead with his close friend, a chef and entrepreneur, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane.

The two are believed to have been on their way to a nightclub for a performance as part of the rapper’s birthday celebration when they were killed.

Pictures and CCTV video footage of people who shot Kiernan Forbes AKA to death go viral

As per a report by BBC, the investigators are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting.

The incident happed on Friday night on Durban’s Florida Road. As per the first responder at the scene, who revealed about the condition of anonymity, the rapper was shot while he was standing on the pavement when gunfire rang out shortly after 10:00 P.M.

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The police spokesperson of KwaZulu-Natal, Robert Netshiunda, revealed in a statement with News24 that a “well known rapper,” was shot dead in Florida Road, Durban on Friday evening just after 22:00.

In his statement, the spokesperson stated, “I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. Police will not be releasing any names of the victims yet until a full investigating is completed.”

The incident happened in the popular entertainment district, which was brought to a standstill after the authorities closed the road.

The spokesman for the ALS Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, revealed that the 2 men had been killed in the incident. He furthermore revealed that both guys had sustained gunshot wounds.

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He opened up that despite efforts to resuscitate one of them, he succumbed to his injuries. Now the footage of the incident of rapper’ who was billed to perform in the city on Friday, is swirling around Instagram.

The clips showcased the jovial scenes as the rapper seemed to be toasted with a table full of friends. The authorities are presently investigating the case.

Let us remind you, previously the rapper has made headlines in 2021 after his fiancé, Anele Tembe, fell to her death from a hotel room in an Cape Town hotel in April 2021.

Our deepest condolences with the friends and family of Kiernan Forbes and his close friend, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane. May their departed soul rest in peace!

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