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[LISTEN] K.O And The Late AKA Unite In Powerful Tribute With New Single “King Size”
Hip-hop fans are about to witness a monumental release as K.O partners posthumously with the legendary AKA on their new single, “King Size”. This collaboration marks a deeply significant moment in South African music, bringing two of the country’s most influential hip-hop icons together to celebrate their legacies and honor AKA’s memory. Both K.O and…
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[WATCH] Reebok Announces SneAKA 2.0 A Tribute To Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes’ Legacy
Reebok has announced the launch of the SneAKA 2.0, a tribute to the late Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. Crafted with the Forbes family, the sneaker drops on 16 November online via reebok.co.za and in-store at Canal Walk. All proceeds will go to the Kiernan Forbes Foundation and his daughter, Kairo, continuing AKA’s legacy.
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Honouring A Decade Of Musical Influence Celebrating AKA’s Iconic Album “Levels”
This week marks a monumental occasion in the music world as we celebrate Supa Mega’s iconic sophomore album, LEVELS. In honour of this milestone, an all-star cast is set to appear in a tribute film that will captivate fans and commemorate the legacy of AKA. The tribute, titled #AKALevelsX, features appearances from AKA’s childhood friend,…
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#LAChats With Robin Kohl About The Making Of AKA’s Last Album Mass Country
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AKA Takes The Crown After Being Ranked Top Of The MTV Base Hottest MCs Of 2023 List
MTV Base, the leading youth and pop culture brand on the continent, has once again ignited the South African hip-hop scene with the release of its highly anticipated Hottest MCs list for 2023. After intense deliberations by a panel of distinguished judges including Kyeezi, Fiflaaa, DJ Switch, DJ ZanD, Kamo Moth, Sne Mbatha, and host…
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[WATCH] Rapper AKA’s Last Performance At “Back To The City” Festival Last Year
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BET Hip Hop Awards To Honor Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ Legacy With Global Visionary Award
The 2023 “BET Hip Hop Awards” is set to commemorate the late Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes with the prestigious Global Visionary Award, recognizing his profound impact on the global Hip-Hop landscape. Accepting the award on his behalf during a pre-recorded special during the International airings of the show are AKA’s family, Lynn & Tony Forbes, who stated, “This is…
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The Forbes Family Honoured With A Platinum Plaque For AKA’s “Mass Country”
Supa Mega, AKA’s album titled Mass Country, was certified platinum in June 2023. The album exceeded 35 404 units which is equivalent to 40 972 588 streams in South Africa alone. On a global platform, Mass Country has received over 76 064 931 million streams, four months after release. These include audio streams, video streams and…
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Sony Presents Forbes Family With Gold & Platinum Plaques For ‘Mass Country’
We are pleased to announce that Sony Music Entertainment Africa has presented the Forbes family and Vth Season with Gold and Platinum plaques in recognition of Mass Country’s long-lasting success. As a testament to the South African music pioneer’s talent and impact on the music industry, and on the hearts of his fans, this honor…
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The Story Behind The Making Of AKA’s Magnum Album Mass Country
Over the past few weeks, the entire country has been brought to a standstill by the gripping roll-out to AKA’s eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, “Mass Country”. While his untimely death has been a bitter pill to swallow for the nation at large, The Megacy have been determined to celebrate the rap icon’s legacy the best way…
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Forbes Family Confirms AKA’s Album Release To Honour His Legacy
With the nation engulfed with the grief of the tragic and untimely passing of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes’, the Forbes family have acknowledged the outpouring of support and love from South Africa and beyond. The family continues to celebrate the life of their son. To honour his legacy, they are choosing to continue with the release…
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AKA’s Father Tony Forbes Opens Up About His Son’s Passing
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[STATEMENT] Sony Music Mourns The Passing Of Rapper AKA
It is with profound sadness that Sony Music Entertainment Africa acknowledges the news of the untimely passing of the South African music icon and culture figure Kiernan AKA Forbes. Kiernan lost his life during an unfortunate incident that took place on the evening of the 10th of February 2023, in Durban. Managing Director at Sony Music…
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All You Need To Know About The New Limited Edition Cruz Banana Deluxe
With Bhovamania flourishing, multi-award-winning artist and businessman, AKA is enjoying every bit of success revolving around his latest album release. With class in session and the Supa Mega at the podium, the renowned artist shares his inspired taste of Summer with yet another mind-blowing CRUZ flavour – this time “CRUZ Banana Deluxe”. This announcement comes…
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AKA Tests Positive For Novel Covid-19 Virus
Multi-award-winning South African musician, AKA, has tested positive for the novel COVID-19 virus. In an attempt to create awareness around the virus and to caution citizens to be more careful in their daily interactions with others, AKA has chosen to make his results public. AKA pleads for everyone to adhere to social distancing guidelines, to…
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Reebok And AKA Drop The Long Anticipated SneAKA
Today Reebok South Africa, in partnership with hip hop artist AKA (Kiernan Forbes), launched the inaugural limited edition of 600 pairs of #TheSneAKA shoes. This collaboration saw AKA designing his first-of-its-kind custom Classic shoe – and with that joining the ranks of global hip hop megastar alumni. This is the first partnership between a global…
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AKA Gets Behinds Special Olympics SA National Team For 2019 World Games
Special Olympics South Africa last month officially launched the #BackOurTeam campaign, a call to all South Africans to get behind the Special Olympics South Africa national team on the “Road to Abu Dhabi” and hip hop superstar AKA heeded the call. ‘Kiernan Forbes’ better known as AKA today confirmed his ongoing support during a visit to the Special Olympics South Africa offices in Johannesburg.…
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AKA’s Jika Music Video Now Out
Following his smash hit single, Fela In Versace, AKA kicks off the year with new single Jika featuring Yanga Chief. Jika has been a fan favourite off AKA’s Touch My Blood album. This highly requested song will now be the last official single release off the platinum selling album. This morning AKA released the Jika visuals as a birthday treat to his fans.…
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AKA Set To Make History With AKA Orchestra On The Square
Multi award-winning musician, AKA, is set to make history with his upcoming event, AKA Orchestra On The Square, which will take place from 4pm on Sunday, 17 March 2019, at the Sun Arena at Time Square in Pretoria. Created, developed and produced in partnership with Mahogany and Vertex Events, AKA Orchestra On The Square will see the gifted…
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Comedy Central Roast of AKA Coming in February 2019
‘A King Arises’ – AKA, the unstoppable ‘Supamega’ of South African hip hop, is about to get a real ‘grill’. The Comedy Central Roast of AKA in partnership with Showmax is coming to The Teatro at Montecasino on 21 February 2019. The ‘Fela in Versace’ and ‘Baddest’ hip hop star will face the music as a treat to those who want to see him take a verbal…
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