1988 - 2023
AKA South African Rapper
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AKA dating history
Relationships
AKA was engaged to Nelli Tembe (2021).
AKA was in relationships with Nadia Nakai (2021 - 2023), Bonang Matheba (2015 - 2017) and Zinhle Jiyane (2012 - 2020).
About
South African Rapper AKA was born Kiernan Jarryd Forbes on 28th January, 1988 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa and passed away on 10th Feb 2023 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa aged 35. He is most remembered for his single "Victory Lap", which was released from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011). His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Engaged | 1 |
2 years, 3 months
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-
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-
|
|---|
| Dating | 3 |
8 years
|
3 years, 9 months
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1 year, 4 months
|
|---|
| Total | 4 |
8 years
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3 years, 4 months
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1 year, 4 months
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|---|
Details
| First Name |
AKA
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| Full Name at Birth |
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
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| Alternative Name |
The Supa Mega, 3rdWorldBoss, King Forbes, AKA, Supa Mega, SupaMega, Bhovamania
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| Birthday |
28th January, 1988
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| Birthplace |
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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| Died |
10th February, 2023
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| Place of Death |
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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| Cause of Death |
Shot
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| Height |
6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
South African
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| University |
St John's College, Johannesburg
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur
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| Occupation |
Rapper
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| Claim to Fame |
his single "Victory Lap", which was released from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011)
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop
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| Year(s) Active |
2002–present, 2002–2023
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Vth Season, Sony Music Entertainment Africa, Vth Season (former), Beam Group (former), Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Africa
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| Associated Acts |
Entity, Da L.E.S, K.O, I.V. League, Khuli Chana, Burna Boy, Ice Prince, Reason, PRO, JR, Tumi, Sarkodie, Mi Casa, Stonebwoy, Yanga, Dreamteam, Anatii, Tweezy, Yanga Chief, Emtee, Riky Rick, Kiddominant, DJ Tira
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Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (28 January 1988 – 10 February 2023), known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper. Born and raised in Cape Town, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2010).
