Listen to AKA's new song for his late fiancée Nellie Tembe

Listen to AKA's new song for his late fiancée Nellie Tembe

AKA has honoured his late fiancée Nellie Tembe with a moving song titled, 'Tears Run Dry'. 

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South African superstar AKA has penned down a song for his late fiancée Nellie Tembe. 

The song, 'Tears Run Dry', was released on Monday, 11 October. 

The star talks about how Nellie's death has changed his life. 

"First thing on my mind when I wake up. I cannot feel sunshine with you not waking up by my side," he sings.

READ: AKA releases statement following Nellie Tembe's death

The 'Composure' hitmaker sings that nothing can replace their relationship. 

He also talks about how he has cried so much that he no longer has tears. 

"Try to break down and cry, but all my tears run dry," she sings. 

AKA has also described Nellie as the most beautiful girl he has ever seen and revealed how they had so many plans. 

"Damn, we had so many plans mfanagithi," he sings.  

In the song, he also revealed what he loved the most about Nellie. 

"When I got to bed you gon remind me brush your teeth.  That’s my favourite version of you, you were just at ease. I found the most beautiful girl I had ever seen," he sings.

READ: Nelli Tembe’s dad doesn't believe suicide claims

Listen to the song below. 

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Nellie Tembe died on Sunday, 11 April 2021. 

She fell to her death from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town.

At the time of her death, Nellie was only 22.

AKA proposed to her in February 2021. 

WATCH: AKA and Nelli make their TikTok debut

Image courtesy of Twitter/ @Queen_Molebatsi

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