WATCH LIVE: The funeral service of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes

The legacy of SA music icon, Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes will be honoured in a public memorial and funeral over this weekend. 

The Forbes family announced the memorial and funeral details on AKA's social media account on Tuesday.

Today, Friday, 17 February, at the Sandton Convention Centre, the memorial was held at 15:00. 

WATCH: Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes memorial service

More information to follow surrounding the funeral service where AKA will be laid to rest in a private provincial funeral on Saturday, 18 February 2023.

Stay tuned for more. "Long Live Supa Mega, Live Long" 

LISTEN J Sbu shares heartfelt thoughts on AKA's passing:

Kiernan “AKA” Forbes loved his country. Mzansi has extended the utmost respect, compassion, and prayers to those who were fortunate enough to be part of his music legacy. 

While many mourn the death of this beloved rapper, there has been a public outcry regarding safety in the province.

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J Sbu has shared his thoughts about the artist as he honours SUPA MEGA’s legacy. Listen below: 

Here is the update on AKA's death as of the 11th of February 2023 at 10:35

South African hip-hop artist Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead on Florida Road, KwaZulu-Natal.

The rumours began surfacing on social media, with Durban locals sharing images at the scene of the crime, trying to make sense of it all.

Several South African artists and celebrities posted "broken heart" emojis, which suggested that news had filtered within inner circles.

Read more: AKA's family asks for space to deal with ‘sudden, untimely’ death

Stay tuned for more on this developing story, we will bring you the latest at East Coast Radio. 

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