Lynn Forbes Celebrates AKA’s DStv Content Creator Awards Win: “He Was Bigger Than This World”

Lynn Forbes Celebrates AKA’s DStv Content Creator Awards Win: “He Was Bigger Than This World”

  • Lynn Forbes has penned a heartfelt note to her late son AKA following his award win
  • The rapper was nominated in the DStv Content Creators Award in the Song of the Year category, which he ultimately won
  • Lynn celebrated AKA's win with a sweet message about honouring his legacy as well as what she's learned from his life

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Lynn Forbes accepted AKA's Song of the Year award at the DStv Content Creators Awards
Lynn Forbes reflected on AKA's life at the DStv Content Creators Awards, saying that it's her duty to preserve the rapper's legacy for his daughter, Kairo. Images: lynnforbesza
Source: Instagram

Lynn Forbes recently accepted AKA's DStv Content Creators Award. The rapper came out victorious after his hit song, Lemons (Lemonade) featuring Nasty C was hailed Song of the Year at the awards ceremony.

Lynn took to Instagram to celebrate her son's win, reflecting on the months since his death and aiming to preserve his legacy.

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Lynn Forbes celebrates AKA's award win

In a touching Instagram post, Lynn reflected on the past seven months since AKA's death. She believes that her son was otherworldly and that his death has taught her a lot about his life.

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Glammy, as she's affectionately called, went on to say that AKA's name is written in history and that she must maintain his legacy:

"It is my duty, privilege and purpose to preserve his legacy for his daughter Kairo and the Megacy."

She concluded:

"Today I feel blessed that he chose me to be his mom. I am a proud mother with a very grateful heart, thank you."

Kairo Forbes was also honoured with a nomination in the South African Social Media Awards and has the Megacy cheering her on for the win.

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Megacy rave over AKA's win

macdonaldvdwesthuizen said:

"Wow, wow, this is so beautiful. Indeed you are blessed. You inspire me. From another mom."

ronellgov2 responded:

"Your resilience is an inspiration on a daily basis. I feel truly blessed for the (very short) time I got to spend with you."

_24_karen posted:

"Selfless LOVE!"

rochellealexir commented:

"Glammy, you give us strength and so much hope that you appreciate all the support we give you, still love you lots and forever will do so too."

liezelalexander89 added:

"I miss his Insta stories SO MUCH!!! Always truly positive and straight up. RIP SUPER MEGA. WELL DONE!!!"

sugarplum._lewis said:

"His soul is in pure form without any distractions of this earth. He sees, he hears and he will send signs and when he does, you will be comforted."

confortare43 posted:

"Sending love to you mum Lynn! You are loved."

djpearldelazy responded:

"Long live Kiernan!!!! Sending you love and strength to you every day."

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portieeaa_ added:

"I think you as Kiernan's mother played a huge role in his success. We miss him so much. Long live."

regalkaty said:

"Can’t believe we talk about our SUPA MEGA in the past!!! We are forever indebted to him as the MEGACY!!!!! Long live BHOVA, long live SUPA MEGA!!"

AKA receives BET Hip Hop Award nomination

In a related story, Briefly News shared AKA's nomination at the BET Hip Hop Awards as well as the Megacy's pledge to bring the award home.

The rapper was nominated four times before at the BETs but missed the chance to walk away with the trophy. His latest nomination might prove different for the Composure hitmaker.

Forbes was also nominated twice for the African Muzik Magazine Awards, Briefly News revealed Mzansi's reactions to the honours.

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Moroba Moroeng (Entertainment editor) Moroba Moroeng is an entertainment writer at Briefly News and a University of Johannesburg alumni (Public Relations and Communications, 2018). She was the content manager and, later, editor for HipHop Africa, where she honed her proofreading, leadership, and content management skills. Having begun her career as a content writer for Slikour OnLife, Moroba has over four years of experience as a writer specialising in music journalism and entertainment. She joined Briefly News in 2023 and passed a set of training courses by the Google News Initiative. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za