AKA’s parents set to meet with Anele Tembe’s father
SHORTLY after the chilling news that rapper Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA, was murdered on Friday, the family of his deceased fiancée reached out to his parents to sympathise and ask for a meeting.
Anele Tembe’s father, Moses Tembe, said yesterday he had received a message from AKA’s father, Tony Forbes, thanking him for reaching out.
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“Thank you for your message. We appreciate it greatly. It (AKA’s death) has not registered for me … I will revert soonest about best time and address for you to come through,” read the message.
Tembe was 22 when she fell to her death from the 10th floor of an upmarket Cape Town hotel almost two years ago.
In a statement, the Tembe family said they were shocked and felt a deep pain for AKA’s parents, his daughter and their families.
“Kiernan was an extraordinary and talented musician. His music contributed meaningfully to South Africa and indeed Africa’s rich music tapestry.
“We therefore extend our condolences to his extended family and his fans,” read the statement.
Yesterday, Forbes, who lives in Johannesburg, travelled to Durban with an entourage to identify his son’s body at the Phoenix mortuary.
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They then made their way to the scene of the crime, Wish restaurant, where they spent several hours with management before placing flowers at the site.
Many fans also arrived to pay their respects.
Forbes and the rapper’s mother, Lynn, issued a statement yesterday asking the public to respect their privacy and give them time to mourn.
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Police are following leads for the masked gunmen who killed AKA and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane on popular Florida Road.
AKA and Motsoane had met outside Wish when they were approached by two men on foot who opened fire and fled.
Motsoane, AKA’s former manager, who co-founded clothing label Head Honch and the head of Showlove Consulting, had been at a neighbouring restaurant, Authentiq, before he went to greet the rapper.
