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Despite the fact that the public and media were barred from attending AKA’s private funeral service, real name Kiernan Forbes, pictures and clips from the somber occasion made their way onto social media…
On Saturday, February 18, the rapper was laid to rest, just over a week after he was gunned down outside a Florida Road hotspot in Durban.
AKA’S FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY FINAL GOODBYE
AKA’s family said their final goodbyes as his coffin was lowered into the ground in scenes from Johannesburg’s West Park Cemetry.
According to SABC, the 35-year-old is buried alongside celebrities such as Hugh Masekela and Joe Mafela at Heroes Acre.
The rapper’s nearest and dearest attended the intimate ceremony. They included his parents, Lynn and Tony Forbes, brother Steffan Forbes, girlfriend Nadia Nadia, and only child Kairo Forbes.
Heartbreakingly unbelievable still. 💔😭 #RIPakaworldwide #AKAFuneral pic.twitter.com/sxmEBE4tNf
— Teddy Bear 🧸 (@TED_thee_Bear) February 18, 2023
Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has been laid to rest following a private ceremony at the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. #AKAFuneral #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/ChV9zTfkyQ
— Melini Moses (@melinimoses) February 18, 2023
Rest Easy Super Mega 😔🕊 #AKAFuneral pic.twitter.com/OnCwXBNCeb
— 〰️ Scööp 〰️♠️™️ (@IamNtabiso) February 18, 2023
#AKAFuneral
Rest in peace Kiernan 🙏😔 pic.twitter.com/EdPkkr8ouy— Idk_Idc (@ZizodwaThereal1) February 18, 2023
TEBELLO TIBZ MOTSOANE ALSO LAID TO REST
Meanwhile, across town, the body of AKA’s close friend Tebello Tibz Motsoane was also laid to rest at a funeral on the same day.
Tibz died alongside the rapper after an unknown gunman opened fire on the group of friends.
In heartbreaking footage leaked by a CCTV camera, Tibz and AKA embraced seconds before the tragedy occurred.
AKA’s private funeral service is underway in Johannesburg. His long-time friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane will also be laid to rest in a private ceremony this weekend. Newzroom Afrika's @LindA_MniSii unpacks this.
Watch: https://t.co/ng9dDiYoDk#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/6DgM0NSXU1
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) February 18, 2023