Kwesta Shares How He Broke News Of AKA'S Passing To Yanga Chief

Kwesta Shares How He Broke News Of AKA'S Passing To Yanga Chief

  • Almost two months After the death of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, the family and friends are still reeling from the loss
  • Fellow rapper Kwesta sat down with the POPradio Podcast and shared how he broke the news to friends when the passing occurred
  • The death of AKA has left a hole in the music industry with reality star and close friend Yanga noting the part he played in his career

PAY ATTENTION: Celebrate South African innovators, leaders and trailblazers with us! Click to check out Women of Wonder 2022 by Briefly News!

Kwesta opens up about AKA's death
Kwesta shares how he broke news Of AKA'S passing. Images: @kwestadakar
Source: Instagram

It's been two months since the untimely death of popular South African rapper AKA, and the impact of his passing is still felt by those who knew him best. In particular, fellow rapper Kwesta has been reflecting on the difficult time when he had to break the tragic news to Yanga Chief.

Read also

Prince Kaybee embraces new chapter of independence after leaving Universal Music

Kwesta opens up about the death of AKA

In an interview on the PopCast Podcast, Kwesta opened up about the emotional turmoil he experienced when he had to share the news of AKA's death with Yanga. He described the moment as "terrible" and explained how he had to handle the conversation delicately once he realized that Yanga was hearing the news for the first time.

In the interview, Kwesta says:

PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza!

"The only other person I called after hearing about Kiernan ["AKA” Forbes] was Yanga and I wanted an explanation of sorts of 'what do you know?', and he just found out from me."

Kwesta celebrates 16 years in the industry, announces upcoming concert at Carnival City Big Top Arena

In a related article by Briefly News, it was reported that Kwesta celebrated sixteen years in the music industry.

Read also

'Big Brother Titans' star Juicy Jay says he is planning to venture into sports presenting or acting

The rapper plans to mark his outstanding longevity with a legacy concert at the pristine Carnival City Big Top Arena on August 12 later this year. The muso posted an announcement video detailing the event on his social media pages.

Kwesta's rise in the hip hop industry

Kwesta has been a formidable force in the South African music scene for almost two decades. Known for this gravel voice and intricate lyricism, the rapper has forged a great career in Mzansi's Hip Hop circles.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
Zimvo Radana avatar

Zimvo Radana (Editor) Zimvo Radana is an entertainment editor for Briefly News. He holds a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) degree from the University of KwaZulu Natal.