South African Music Rapper AKA Shot Dead South African music rapper, Kierman Fobes, popularly called “AKA” has been reportedly shot dead in Durban.
He was said to have been killed in a drive-by-shooting at a popular night spot on Florida Road on Friday February 10, Town Crier News gathered from News24 through confirmation by a police Spokesman, Robert Netshiunda
According to Netshiunda, “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.”
He said the shooting area has been brought to a standstill as police officers have shut down the road.
Speaking to TimesLIVE, ALS paramedic, Garrith Jamieson, described the aftermath of the shooting thus:
“On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics assisted the men and unfortunately, the first male had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and showed no signs of life and was declared deceased at the scene.”
The second person, who was later declared dead, has been identified as the rapper’s bodyguard.
Reacting to the shocking news, AKA’s close friend, Da Les, tweeted his disbelief.
AKA was 35 years old at the time of his death.