Nellie Tembe: AKA Inconsolable After Losing His Love, Says Family

Nellie Tembe: AKA Inconsolable After Losing His Love, Says Family

- AKA is inconsolable and heartbroken after losing his beloved fiancée Nellie Tembe on Sunday morning

- The Forbes and Tembe family released a statement confirming that the young woman had passed away

- Social media users have been sending AKA messages of comfort during this extremely difficult time

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AKA's fiancé Nellie Tembe tragically passed away on Sunday morning and the rapper is inconsolable according to a statement released by the family. It had been reported that a young woman had passed away that morning and it was later revealed that the woman was Nellie.

The news of Nellie's untimely passing shocked social media users and AKA's fans have been sending him messages of support as he goes through a difficult time. Mzansi is incredibly heartbroken about Nellie's death.

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The statement by the Tembe and Forbes family confirmed that Nellie passed away and said that she had so much life ahead of her.

"Her fiancé, Kiernan Forbes, is currently inconsolable and surrounded by family and closest friends. At this hour of our grief, we humbly request that our families be given privacy and time to heal," read the statement.
Nellie Tembe: AKA inconsolable after losing his love, says family
According to his family, AKA is consolable after the death of his partner, Nellie Tembe. Image: @akaworldwide
Source: Twitter

Social media users reacted to the statement, Briefly News compiled a few comments:

@ThabangBando said:

"I can't imagine what both families are going through right now. I pray God gives them strength."

@Oreo_McFatty commented:

"I can imagine what Mega is going through right now."

@Zwavhudicaro said:

"Check on your brothers and sisters, Mental health is real, Depression is real. My deepest condolences."

Briefly News previously reported that social media reacted to the tragic death of AKA's fiancée. Social media platforms have been inundated with messages of shock and disbelief at the news of AKA's fiancé Nellie Tembe's tragic death.

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When the news first broke there were conflicting reports with many simply not believing that the young 22-year-old had died. She was set to be married soon to the love of her life.

However, when reports confirmed the tragic news, Mzansi took to social media to react to the incident. Briefly News sourced a number of the social media posts shared about the tragic death of Nellie Tembe.

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Thando Mpembe Thando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment. In her spare time, Thando enjoys reading and spending time with family. She is an advocate for mental health and believes that a healthy body starts with a healthy mind. Thando holds an Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg. Her favourite quote is "Gentle reminder - you are not for everyone and that is a blessing". Email: thando.mpembe@briefly.co.za