Police authorities in South Africa have confirmed that popular rapper Kiernan Forbes AKA has been shot dead in a shooting at a popular night spot on Durban’s Florida Road.
According to reports, AKA was shot while standing on the pavement. He said the gunfire rang out shortly after 22:00.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda confirmed to News24 that a “well-known rapper” was gunned down in Florida Road, Durban on Friday evening just after 22:00.
“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 investigation is completed” Netshiunda said.
The shooting occurred in the popular entertainment district, which was brought to a standstill after police officers closed the road.
ALS Paramedics spokesman Garrith Jamieson said that two men had been killed in the incident.
He said both had sustained gunshot wounds and despite efforts to resuscitate one of them, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Cape Town-born rapper was billed to perform in the city on Friday night, as part of his part birthday celebrations.
