Forbes family honours late AKA after 4 MMA wins

Kiernan AKA Forbes gets honoured by his friends and family after winning 4 awards at the Metro FM Music Awards 2023 which was held last Saturday.

The late rapper won Best Collaboration, Best Hip Hop Artist, Artist of the Year, and Best Male Artist.

The family took the awards to his grave which was decorated with the South African flag and flowers.

Kairo Forbes, Lynn Forbes, Tony Forbes, Nadia Nakai, Sim Dope and other close people where in attendance as seen in the photos shared on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Lynn penned a lengthy note in reaction to the awards won. It reads:

“People said Hip Hop died, that’s nonsense!” – Kiernan Forbes

* Artist of the Year
* Best Male Artist
* Best Hip Hop Artist
* Best Collaboration Song

“Okay, First things first, I gotta give thanks. All protocol observed to the Big Man.” – Kiernan Forbes

Kiernan, you make us proud.
You have come full circle since the 2011 Metro FM Awards, which was held right here in Mbombela.
At that ceremony you were nominated for your First solo Album, Altar Ego and won
– Best Newcomer
– Best Produced Album
– Best Hip Hop Album

“Legacy, megacy … that’s all that matters” – Kiernan Forbes

Thank you to family, friends and the Megacy for your unwavering love and support.
We appreciate you and we know that without your loyalty and support winning these awards, would not have been possible, thank you.

Kiernan (AKA) your talent is unquestionable. You have been consistent for almost 2 decades and you deserve each of these awards. You are a legend and you have left us with a lasting legacy for the generations to come. We are so proud of you and we want to acknowledge the people, who you chose, to be there with you till the end and bring Mass Country to life.
Sony
VTH Season
T-Effect
Mass Country Production Team
Collaborators & Featured Artists
The Megacy Band

And last by not least … Kairo Forbes for giving your dad purpose. Nadia Nakai for saving Kiernan’s life and loving him the way you did. “Mass Country is Culture!” – Kiernan Forbes

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