AKA Biography – Name, Net Worth, Record Label, Education

AKA, whose full name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was a South African rapper, record producer, and businessman.

Born on January 28, 1988, he hailed from Cape Town but spent most of his life in Johannesburg.

AKA gained prominence with his debut studio album, “Altar Ego” (2011), which featured the hit single “Victory Lap”.

Let’s delve into the details of his life and career:

AKA Early Life and Education

Birth Date: January 28, 1988

Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa

Education: He attended St John’s College in Johannesburg.

Family: AKA was the eldest of two boys, with a younger brother named Steffan Forbes.

Net Worth: $6m+

Record Label’s: Vth Season, Beam Group

Moving on..

Personal Life

Relationships: AKA had notable relationships with:

DJ Zinhle (2012–2015; 2018–2019)

Bonang Matheba (2015–2017)

Anele Tembe (died in 2021)

Nadia Nakai (2022–2023; until his death)

Children: He had one child.

AKA Musical Career

AKA has a remarkable career history that has boosted his fame worldwide.

Let’s explore them below,

Debut Album: His first studio album, “Altar Ego”, released in 2011, included successful tracks like “Victory Lap”.

Commercial Success: The album achieved gold certification from RiSA (Recording Industry of South Africa) and won the 2011 Metro FM Award for Best Hip Hop Album.

Subsequent Albums: AKA continued to make waves with subsequent albums, including “Levels” (2014), “Be Careful What You Wish For” (2017) (a collaboration with Anatii), “Touch My Blood” (2018), and his final album, “Mass Country” (2023).

WWE Guest Appearance: In April 2018, AKA was a special guest at WWE Live events held in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Tragic End – AKA Demissed

On February 10, 2023, AKA was fatally shot outside a restaurant in Durban, South Africa.

His legacy as one of the most popular South African musicians and the best-selling South African hip-hop artist endures.

AKA’s impact on the music industry and his entrepreneurial ventures left an indelible mark. His tragic passing was a loss to the world of music and creativity.