Manchester United honour Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes
"We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kiernan Forbes" - Manchester United.
Tributes continue to pour in for one of South Africa's iconic artists.
On the 10th of February, the world mourned the loss of SA rapper Kiernan Forbes, also known as AKA, after he was gunned down in a tragic shooting on Florida Road.
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Manchester United have continued the outpouring of condolences. According to SA Hip-Hip Mag, Manchester United paid tribute to AKA during their FA Cup match last week.
United attacking coach Benni McCarthy led the tribute on his own social media before the club decided to honour AKA by putting him in the matchday programme.
AKA was a massive Manchester United fan and had a tattoo of the club's badge on his upper arm.
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Benni was moved by how the club he works for was able to do this for a South African icon.
Taking to his own Instagram, he honoured the club for mentioning the rapper in their matchday programme as a tribute.
"FA Cup Match Programme with a nice mention for my brother AKA," said Benni.
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