The family of late South African rapper, Kiernan “AKA” Jarryd Forbes has announced that a memorial will be held in his honour.

The event is expected to come off on Friday, February 17, 2023. The memorial, the family noted, is open to the public for those who want to join the family remember AKA.

It will take place at South Africa’s leading event venue, Sandton Convention Centre at 3:00 pm (South Africa time). The memorial will also be streamed on AKA’s YouTube platform.

Following the memorial, the family will hold a private funeral ceremony on Saturday, February 18.

AKA’s family also thanked the public for the support they have received. “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.”

Background

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was shot just before 10:00pm (South African time) while standing outside the Wish Restaurant in Durban on Friday.

The deceased was seen interacting with some friends in a busy street when the unidentified person walked up to him and shot him in the head.

The suspect, then took to his heels.

Reports by South African media indicates that another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, sustained wounds during the shooting incident.

The family issued a statement to confirm the death of the artistes via his Twitter handle.

“It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son, and confirm his untimely and tragic passing on the evening of February 10, 2023. We are awaiting further details from the Durban Police.

To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, most importantly father to his beloved daughter Kairo. 

To many, he was AKA, SUPAMEGA, BHOVA and the many other names of affection his legion of fans called him by. Our son was loved and he gave love in return. In this time of grief, we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as family to decide on the upcoming days.

We thank you for the love and support we have received thus far and ask you to continue to keep us in your prayers.

Tony and Lynn Forbes,” wrote.