Nelli was engaged to rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes.
She died after she allegedly dropped from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town.
The prayer meeting took place via Zoom due to the currentCovid-19regulations.
AKA was represented by his father at the prayer meeting for the late Nellie Tembe. Image: @akaworldwideSource: Twitter
He extended sympathy to the Tembe family.
Recalling how he met Nelli, he described her as respectful and confident.
Just two weeks ago, AKAs family travelled toDurbanto meet Nellis family for lobola negotiations.
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Forbes described the Tembes as welcoming.
The Forbes will be returning to Durban on Tuesday, 13 April to prepare for the funeral arrangements.
The pair apparently had a lot in common, including their love of food.
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Nellies cousin and one of her friends also spoke at the service.
Nelli passed away on Sunday morning and tributes have been pouring in on social media.
An eyewitness has come out and spoken about what transpired on the day of Nellie’s death.
Nellie Tembe passed away after falling from a luxury hotel in Cape Town. Image: @akaworldwideSource: Instagram
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