The Star Late Edition

The Megacy goes all out to secure multiple AKA wins

- ANITA NKONKI

AKA may be gone, but the Megacy, as his fans are affectiona­tely called, threw all their support behind the late rapper, winning him multiple awards at the Metro FM Music Awards 2023.

His fans now face the sobering reality that they will never again see Kiernan “AKA” Forbes take the stage to perform or express his gratitude for their support.

It was also a bleak reminder that this was the last time people would vote for him after he had delivered his chart-topping album, Mass Country.

It brought tears to the eyes of both his family and his followers when the Forbes family entered the stage to accept the prize.

Collaborat­ion Song award for his song with Nasty C, Lemons (Lemonade), as well as the Hip-Hop Artist, Best Male Artist and Artist of the Year awards.

His girlfriend, Nadia Nakai, has also been showing support on social media and interactin­g with Megacy.

“No matter the outcome, you have always been an award winner, baby. Shout out to The Megacy; you’ll do the damn thing; it was so amazing to watch! Sending love to Uncle Tony, Glammy, and Kairo tonight! Bring the awards home,” she tweeted.

“Congratula­tions Megacy! Y’all really did that!

“So proud.

“We do this for Mega.”

Forbes has never stopped trending on social media since the day he died after a shooting in Durban.

His fans have been demanding justice with the hashtag #Justicefor­AKA on social media.

The music star who was gunned down outside Wish Restaurant in Durban has been claiming the trends on social media as his fans call for justice to prevail.

Forbes’s death has been the subject of talks since it was confirmed on February 10.

Before his death, the award-winning star was scheduled to release his eagerly awaited posthumous album, Mass Country.

The album, which is a parting gift to his fans and a love letter to South Africa, has been received with overwhelmi­ng love and appreciati­on.

 ?? ?? AKA’s mom Lynn Forbes took to the stage alongside his dad Tony and daughter Kairo. | Instagram
The musician scooped four awards, kicking off the night with
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AKA’s mom Lynn Forbes took to the stage alongside his dad Tony and daughter Kairo. | Instagram The musician scooped four awards, kicking off the night with the Best

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