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South African Rapper AKA’s Parents Release A Statement After His Tragic Death
AKA has been shot dead at the age of 35.
The rap star – whose real name was Kiernan Forbes – became known after releasing his single ‘Victory Lap’ in 2010 and went on to release four studio albums but is said to have been shot and killed as he approached his car in the coastal city of Durban in his native South Africa when “two armed people approached from across the street and fired several shots at close range before running away”, according to The New York Times.
In a statement posted to Instagram, his parents Tony and Lynn said: “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.”
The ’Lemons’ hitmaker is survived by several family members, including seven-year-old daughter Kairo – who he has with former partner DJ Zinhle – and the statement went on to thank well wishers for their support as his parents begged fans to keep them in their prayers and thoughts.
His parents added: “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 continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord. – Tony and Lynn Forbes”
Police were called to Rihanna’s home on Thursday (23.03.23) after a man arrived at the house with the intention of proposing to the singer.
The unnamed guy had travelled from South Carolina to Los Angeles and walked up the ‘Diamonds’ hitmaker’s house but was almost immediately stopped by her security team.
After telling them of his intentions, the staff called cops and the officers handcuffed the man, put hi in a squad car and had a “serious chat about his intentions”, TMZ reports.
It was determined the man hadn’t broken any laws but he was asked to leave and told not to return.
It is unclear if pregnant Rihanna – who has a 10-month-old son with partner A$AP Rocky – was at home at the time.
This isn’t the first time an unwanted visitor has been to her house.
In 2018, a guy named Eduardo Leon spent 12 hours inside Rihanna’s house last May before he was found by the 35-year-old singer’s assistant.
When he was arrested by police, he claimed he intended on having sex with Rihanna – who was not home at the time – though he insisted he would not have done it without her consent.
He later pleaded guilty to stalking, vandalism and resisting arrest and was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to participate in a Office of Diversion and Re-entry (ODR) programme, which is designed for offenders who have “mental health and/or substance use disorders, including persons who are homeless”.
Rihanna was also granted a criminal protection order against him.
Meanwhile, in 2015, investigators questioned a man who had sent the ‘Umbrella’ singer death threats and taken selfies outside her mansion, whilst in 2014, police in New York arrested a man after he showed up at her SoHo home to deliver notes to the star, after having already sent multiple letters to her Los Angeles address.
Former Miss Universe Kenya Rachel Mbuki has announced the end of her marriage from her Russian husband, Dmitry Litvishkova.
The multi-talented personality, made the announcement on Instagram expressing her regret on the decision and adding that she would be filing for divorce.
“It is with much regret that I announce that my husband and I have come to the tough decision to end our marriage. We are currently separated, and I am filing for divorce,” Mbuki wrote.
The US-based beauty queen also appealed for privacy as she navigated the tough season, asking the public for their ‘kindness and consideration’.
Mbuki also thanked her close friends and family for their support and acknowledged that the announcement came as a shock to them.
The shocking divorce comes after 15 years of being together and their colourful wedding in Hawaii after eloping during the pandemic in 2020.
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