An Instagram post by AKA, also known as Kiernan Forbes, on his last birthday has left his grieving fans with another painful blow.
The rapper, who tragically lost his life to hired hitmen last year, shared his excitement for the year ahead in the post. On Sunday, 28th January, Forbes would have celebrated his 36th birthday, just weeks before the first anniversary of his death.
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Looking back, AKA spent his 35th birthday doing what he did best—entertaining his fans. According to his Instagram account, the award-winning star spent the eve and night of his special day performing at clubs Montana in Rosebank and Propaganda in Pretoria. “It’s my birthday, so you know we going up!” he captioned one post.
Photos posted by Montana showed Kiernan partying up a storm with his girlfriend Nadia Nakai and best friend Don Design.
The star, who received bottles of bubbly and a birthday cake, proudly carried his infamous makeshift WWE belt on his shoulder.
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Meanwhile, AKA’s fans are revisiting a post he shared on his birthday last year. In the post, he thanked his fans for their kind words and wishes and shared a picture of a cake baked by his daughter Kairo.
He added, “Thank God for another year on this earth. Looking forward to seeing what he has in store for me in 2023.”
The comments section is filled with sadness as his followers express their pain over the bittersweet occasion. One fan wrote, “From Happy Birthday to RIP. We are hurting.” Another commented, “This still hurts. We lost a legend.” And one fan shared, “This hurts differently now that he’s gone.”
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AKA’s final birthday post serves as a poignant reminder of the loss his fans continue to feel. As they remember his life and legacy, they hold onto the memories of his vibrant personality and the joy he brought through his music.
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