Award-winning rapper AKA has become one of the biggest music stars and is constantly dropping massive hits.
Briefly.co.zagathered some information about Kiernan Forbes, for your entertainment.
His full name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes.
AKA has a younger brother who is 5 years younger than him.
He attended the Holy Cross Convent as well as Greenside Primary School.
The rapper lived in Mitchell’s Plain with his grandmother before he moved to Johannesburg.
They had popular songs like Touch & Go and First Gear.
Sadly, the group split up after the members couldn’t agree on what direction the band should take.
AKA pursued his dream while the other members decided to study further.
2010 up to 2012 saw him rise even higher when he released his debut album, Altar-Ego.
The album won awards like Best Produced Album, Best Hip Hop Album and Best Street Urban Music Album.
The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
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The rapper also released 2 more albums since the success of Altar-Ego.
RISA awarded Levels triple platinum and Touch My Blood recently got certified gold.
Currently, AKA’s net worth is estimated at about $12 million, more than R163 million.
AKA cheated on her with social starlet Bonang Matheba during her pregnancy and they broke up.
However, they split up in 2017.
After this, AKA dated Nicole Nyaba, a model, but it didn’t last very long.
Recently, rumours have intensified that AKA and Zinhle are back together.
Co-parenting like pros
AKA and DJ Zinhle are slaying the co-parenting thing.
They gave her a wonderful 3rd birthday and keep putting her first.
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