AKA: Slain Rapper Makes History by Reaching 10.7 Million Streams on Spotify South Africa, the Megacy Celebrate

AKA: Slain Rapper Makes History by Reaching 10.7 Million Streams on Spotify South Africa, the Megacy Celebrate

  • AKA became the first South African artist to achieve a staggering 10.7 million Spotify streams in a single calendar year, setting a new record in the music industry
  • The rapper's loyal fanbase, the Megacy, celebrated AKA's achievement while mourning his tragic passing
  • Fans paid homage to the late artist, sharing quotes from his music and emphasising his desire to leave a lasting legacy in the industry

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AKA has made history by reaching 10.7 million streams on spotify.
AKA has reached 10.7 million streams on Spotify SA. Images: @akaworlwide
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In a remarkable milestone for South African music, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes has achieved an unprecedented feat by generating 10.7 million Spotify streams in a single calendar year.

AKA has made history after reaching 10.7 million streams on Spotify

This historic accomplishment solidifies his position as a trailblazer in the industry. The win comes just a few weeks after his posthumous triumph at the Metro FM Music Awards, reports EWN.

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@2022AFRICA shared a tweet of SupaMega's accomplishment, saying:

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"AKA is Now the first South African Artist in history to generate 10.07 Million South African Spotify streams in a Calendar year."

The Megacy celebrated the rapper's achievement

The Megacy (the slain rapper's loyal fanbase) lauded Kiernan for the achievement, wishing he was still here to celebrate it.

@LindoGames_ said:

"May his soul Rest In Peace"

@Daddy_Daiz said:

"'I just wanna be remembered' - AKA on StarSign"

@DjMluowami said:

"The world's greatest ❤️"

@topking03 tweeted:

"As it should. Long live Supa Mega live long."

@Victorworldwid3 tweeted:

"Rip to the legend."

@zeethagoddess commented:

"Super Mega ❤"

@sylvia_mohlomi said:

"All the way up."

@Themba65531838 said:

"And he has a song for every moment... Now this calls for a celebration 'Now Congratulate me.'"

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AKA’s murder investigation unearths new developments in Anele Tembe’s death probe

In a previous article, Briefly News reported on new developments being unearthed in the Anele Tembe death probe.

AKA's murder investigations have unearthed shocking details about the day Anele Nellie Tembe died.

Anele Tembe's death has remained an unsolved mystery that has sparked conversations about power and connections on social media.

Anene Tembe's death investigation was recently reopened after the NPA's previous decision not to prosecute late rapper Kiernan Forbes. According to Sunday World, the police opened a fresh investigation into Tembe's death after her family presented representations to the NPA.

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