AKA Biography: Net Worth, Age, Parents, Daughter, Girlfriend, Awards, Brother & Education
Table of Contents
BASIC INFORMATION
| Stage Name: | AKA |
| Real Name | Kiernan Jarryd Forbes |
| Occupation | Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer |
| Date of Birth | 28 January 1988 (35 Years Old) (Dead) |
| Place of Birth | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Relationship status | In a Relationship |
| Education | College Graduate |
AKA’S BIOGRAPHY
Born on the 28th of January 1988, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known by his stage name AKA is a prolific rapper, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur in South Africa.
His fans know AKA as SupaMega, Bhova, Mega, and Bhovamania. The rapper gained prominence after releasing his “Victory Lap” single, a track from his debut album “Alter Ego” in 2011.
AKA has, since his debut gone on to release top-notch songs and studio projects that have gone platinum over time. In addition, the rapper recently launched his online T.V. station with the name AKATV, which can be accessed on various mobile devices.
AKA has collaborated with various top artists in the S.A. Hip-hop game. He has also performed on stage with international and local artists and created a unique brand for himself.
FAMILY AND BEGINNING
AKA is originally from Western Cape, Cape Town. The rapper was raised by his grandmother in Michell’s plain, and 1995, he moved to Johannesburg to stay with his mother, Lynn Forbes.
DAUGHTER
The rapper has a daughter named Kairo Owethu Forbes, whom he had with his ex, renowned DJ Zinhle. The rapper now co-parents alongside DJ Zinhle after their separation.
Music for AKA started at a very young age after he discovered his passion for music and formed an award-winning group with his friends.
PARENTS
FATHER
AKA’s father is Tony Forbes; on the 11th of May, 2021, AKA’s father responded to a #MuteAKA calls during investigations into Fiance Nelli Tembe’s death.
MOTHER
AKA mother’s name is Lynn Forbes. AKA has shown off his mother on social media several times
BROTHER
Not much is known about AKA’s brother, but the rapper has been seen with a man identified as his brother at a couple of events; the brother’s name is Steffan Forbes, and they have a striking resemblance.
EDUCATION
AKA is a college graduate. With a humble beginning, the rapper attended Holy Cross Convent in Cape Town while staying with his grandmother before changing to Greenside Primary school after relocating to Johannesburg to live with his mother. Later, he joined St John’s College.
MUSICAL MILESTONE
AKA got his major music break after he released his “Victory Lap” singles back in 2011. However, music for his started at a very early age. AKA, alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound decided to form a hip-hop group called Entity back in 2002. The group became so popular it won various awards.
AKA fell in love with music production and decided to learn how to produce. This started his journey to Co-founding the production outfit “I.V. League” alongside two other members. The record label has gone on to produce songs for artists like Khuli Chana.
AKA also continued his success with the release of his chart-topping songs and his albums that were later certified platinum over time.
AKA launched a watermelon-flavored drink with the vodka brand Cruz in 2018; this was another major deal he signed upon debuting. He has worked alongside other brands like Reebok as well. AKA has created a brand that everybody wants to associate with.
AKA’S ALBUMS
Since his debut, AKA has released at least ten albums, of which some have gone platinum over time; here are the albums by AKA.
- Slave To The Sound (2004)
- La maladie de la haine (2010)
- And so It Begins (2011)
- Altar Ego (2011)
- Levels (2014) – (Certified Gold and Platinum)
- Down To Earth (2017)
- Taking Chancez (2017)
- Be Careful What You Wish For (2017)
- Attention Deficit (2018)
- Sex Hot (2018)
- Touch My Blood (2018) – (Certified Platinum)
AKA’S SONGS
AKA, since his debut has released more than 50 songs and has at least ten studio albums. Here are his best songs, in no particular.
- AKA- Jika
- AKA- Fela in Versace
- AKA- Make Me Sing
- AKA- All Eyes On Me
- AKA- Main Ou’s
- AKA- Don’t Forget to Pray
- AKA- The World Is Yours
- AKA- 10 Fingers
- AKA- Composure
- AKA- Congratulate
AKA’S PERFORMANCE AND PRESENCE
AKA has performed and headlined major shows both locally and internationally. The rapper hIn addition, he held his concerts, which have sold out on many occasions.
AKA featured on the WWE live event on the 8th of April 2019 in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. AKA also gotIn addition featured in the Comedy Central S.A. annual Roast special in February 2019.
AKA’S RELATIONSHIP
AKA was in a relationship with fellow rapper Nadia Nakai before he was shot dead in Durban, Before Nadia Nakai, his fiance was named Nelli Tembe, committed suicide at a hotel. He previously dated DJ Zinhle, who he has a daughter with, and separated in 2019. The rapper was also once romantically involved with the famous T.V. personality Bonang Matheba.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
AKA has gotten himself various awards and recognition both locally and Internationally. Among these are;
- Best Male artists at the 18th South African Music award 2012 (Won)
- Best Male South African and Best collaboration at the African Music Magazine awards 2013 (won)
- Best Hip-Hop artist at the MTV Africa music awards 2014 (nominated)
- Most Gifted Hip-Hop award at Channel O Africa Music awards 2014 (Nominated)
AKA’S NET WORTH
AKA’s Networth is estimated at 12 million dollars. This is calculated from payments for show performances, album sales, Money made from his Youtube views, endorsement deals, Properties, and investments he owns.
AKA’S SONGS DOWNLOAD, STREAM, BUY AND WATCH
AKA’s songs from his albums are available on all major platforms.