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Murdered SA rapper, AKA to be buried on Saturday

The family of South African rapper, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes has announced Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18th respectively for his memorial and funeral.

AKA was shot and killed after partying with his friends at a restaurant in Durban to mark his 35th birthday.

He will be laid to rest exactly a week on at a private provincial home.

His memorial will precede on Friday at the Sandton Convention Centre for all to celebrate his life and legacy.

To honor the man who impacted through his gift of music, the family has made arrangements for his memorial to be opened to the public and streamed online.

In this time of grief, the family has appealed for compassion, space and time to congregate to take further decisions on his demise.

 

Source: Adomonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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