South Africans on Twitter reacted to the killing of rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, in Durban

@Owaselangenii

I remember when he defended South Africa back in 2018 against Burna Boy and other African artists who called South Africa xenophobic. He risked it all and stood his ground. Loved his art, loved his personality + patriotism more, we have lost a real one.

@hypegirlBW

First time I met this man was the “I love hip hop” after-party and I had just bought the Levels CD, which he signed. AKA has been my favourite rapper till this day and will always be my favourite rapper. This is so personal to me.

@lele_efkay

This thing of #akaworldwide is so painful, it’s time for the artists to have more than just a bodyguard but armed security + vehicle. When a suspect has a gun, your unarmed bodyguard is just a shadow. Nathi Mthethwa must invest in security companies for the industry.

@SayNeoSegal

To be honest the pictures, messages and CCTV footage pertaining to #akaworldwide death is affecting our mental health. We are under crazy attack as men. I pray that the man upstairs protects and keeps us safe.

@__french___fry

AKA believed in the power of an educated youth. He actively participated in protests against expensive tertiary tuition fees in South Africa. His support and presence during that critical period will always be remembered. Thank you Kiernan.

@Mathuthu

Imagine you are a hit man and you get a contract. Check the name and it’s AKA. And you coldly go about planning to kill probably the biggest artist in South Africa, not even a second thought. Then you retreat to your home and watch everyone mourn. The evil that lives among us!

@Umalumewabantu

AKA loved his people and defended the sovereignty of South Africa, running the risk of losing gigs from those who called him a xenophobe. He stood his ground. A patriot par excellence, a son of the soil. Go well brother.

@EFFSouthAfrica

Crime in South Africa is out of control and the assassination of civilians has become a norm. AKA was an indisputable talent and the music industry has lost an innovative artist. May his soul rest in peace.

@VanDerMohammed

No other celebrity embraced the South African flag like AKA, others made their way into ridiculing SA for clout, Supa Mega lost that Burna Boy bag and Nigerian fan base just to stand up for his beliefs – a true SA Patriot.

@Kanakanalive

As we mourn with sadness the tragic passing of AKA, I am reminded of his act of philanthropy towards poor and working-class students.#akaworldwide donated R100 000 towards student debt in 2018 @WitsUniversity What a devastating loss.