South African rapper A.K.A, real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was reportedly shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.
The South African police department has confirmed the shooting incident, which took place in Durban’s Florida Road.
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According to an eyewitness, A.K.A was shot five times at 8pm and was the only individual targeted in the incident. The situation is still developing, and the South African police department is actively investigating the shooting.
The news of A.K.A’s shooting highlights the ongoing issue of violence and gun-related incidents in South Africa.