Brighton Zimidzi
Showbiz and Entertainment Reporter
Fans of the late rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA are breathing fire down on every celebrity that did not attend or show interest gv on AKA’s funeral or burial.
Scores of artists, musicians, personalities and celebrities have been criticised for not showing any support towards the Forbes family following AKA’s passing. Even though AKA was laid to rest on Saturday, his fans are still fighting tooth and nail with those who skipped his funeral.
Amapiano producers, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa who were also arrested in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe in September last year on allegations that they were billed to perfom at the Victoria Falls carnival but didn’t show up, are also the last but certainly not the least of celebrities to be called out for blue ticking AKA’s passing. Tweeps can make come to terms with how noticeable it was for certain celebrities that did not extend their condolences nor paid their last respect to AKA.
Tweeps have joined hands and collectively lambasted Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa for missing in action at AKA’s funeral. The pair could not even post on their social media and convey their condolences to the Forbes family.
The 35-year-old rapper was murdered in a drive-by-shooting while standing outside of a restaurant. Social media users claim that the rapper was in Durban to perform at a nightclub to celebrate his birthday. The shooting took place outside of popular Durban spot Wish Restaurant, as was captured and posted by members of his team.
Tweets from AKA’s fans read
@spho : Kabza and Maphorisa can voestek ngempela ke manje! The way we support these dudes as a country but they couldn’t even show some love for AKA.” wrote Spho Cooks
Instead Kabza De Small was sharing videos on social media whilst in studio and making music. Which could be the reason why scores of tweeps mostly lambasted them for not wishing the slain rapper a rest in peace message.
@Sis spoke “They have huge egos those ones futh what I’ve noticed it’s not only them.. So many celebs are quiet”
@sis spoke : Tjo. just a simple RIP…… i don’t even remember them paying their tributes to mampitsha” wrote Spho Cooks
“I’m also wondering about Kwesta” wrote Ziyanda Dayeli
So many celebs are just but ke we move Long Live Supamega” wrote Princess M
Just yesterday tweeps attacked rapper Cassper Nyovest following an appreciation post he made about AKA’s father, Tony Forbes. Nyovest could not attend both the memorial service and funeral as due to international work commitments. Tweeps were rubbed the wrong way for his post about AKA’s father when he could not even pay his last respect to the rapper.
“What’s the point speaking from Miles away n not being there to convey your support to the family?.. After the news broke out…did you even make your way to the family’s house?. Cass,I’m one of your biggest fan man!!.I was never a Mega fan..but death touched me..” wrote Thabang Kala