Kiernan Jarryd Forbes popularly known as AKA, is a South African rapper, artist, record producer, and businessman.
Brought up in Cape Town, Western Cape, Forbes picked up centrality subsequent to delivering his single “Triumph Lap” which was delivered from his introduction collection, Altar Ego (2011).
AKA proceeded with his prosperity by delivering studio collections which incorporate Levels (2015), Touch My Blood (2018), and the cooperative collection, Be Careful What You Wish For close by Anatii (2017).
In April 2018, Forbes close by vodka brand Cruz dispatched the watermelon-enhanced beverage with his underlying on the bottles. That very month, Forbes was included as an uncommon visitor on WWE Live occasions which were held in Johannesburg and Cape Town. As for 2019, he was the roastee for the Comedy Central Roast extraordinary.
AKA Profile
Full name: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
Stage name: AKA
Date of birth: 28th January, 1988
Age: 31 years
Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape
Nationality: South African
Girlfriend: Bonang Matheba
Daughter: Kairo Owethu Forbes
Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur
Genres: Hip hop
Instruments: Vocals
Label: Vth Season (former), Beam Group (former)
Net Worth: $12 million (est.)
AKA Biography, Age, Family, and Education
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes known as AKA was conceived on January 28, 1988, in Cape Town, South Africa. Otherwise known as burned through the greater part of his initial a very long time with his grandma on Michelle Plain, prior to moving to live with his mom in Johannesburg at six years old.
His dad worked for an insurance agency in Johannesburg, while his mom was an educator.
While in Cape Town, AKA went to Holy Cross Convent, yet subsequent to moving to Jo’burg, she moved to Greenside Elementary School.
In the wake of finishing grade school, AKA was moved to St. Louis College. John is in secondary school.
In 2006, when Entity, a music bunch established by AKA with their two companions Greyhound and Vice Versa, broke down, they needed to contemplate the method of sound.
AKA Career
Forbes began his melodic profession in 2002 by establishing the Entity bunch with two companions Greyhound and Vice Versa. The gathering, which has done quite well, even got an assignment at the KORA Awards for the best African hip jump classification, disintegrated in 2006.
In 2006, AKA helped to establish the Ligue IV creation group with two different individuals, Bux and Kamza. Ligue IV has won creation credits for specialists like ProKid, Khuli Chan, and JR.
In 2009, he delivered three melodies, including “In My Walk”, “Mix-ups,” and “I Do”.
In 2011 AKA won the Channel O grant for most skilled hip-bounce video at the seven-year video cut honor for his tune “Triumph Circle”. He was likewise named Male Artist of the Year and Best Urban Music Album at the eighteenth South African Music Awards.
AKA opened for Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Rick Rossa, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, and 2 Chains during their South African visits.
In 2014, AKA marked a multi-collection contract with Sony Music through the new neighborhood metropolitan name Sound African degrees. The declaration for Sony was altered by A&R CEO Zakes Bantwini through its foundation.
In June 2015, AKA Levels’ subsequent collection got the South African Sound Industry Gold Certificate for conveyances of in excess of 20,000 duplicates cross country.
AKA Private Life
AKA’s daughter, Cairo Owethu Forbes, was born on July 8, 2015. The mother of Cairo is a South African disc jockey, Zinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle. AKA and Cairo appeared on the cover of Hype magazine in 2017.
AKA is currently in contact with the South African television presenter AKA Private Life
AKA’s daughter, Cairo Owethu Forbes, was born on July 8, 2015. The mother of Cairo is a South African disc jockey, Zinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle. AKA and Cairo appeared on the cover of Hype magazine in 2017
AKA is currently in relationship with the South African television presenter Bonang Matheb.
Awards And Nominations
AKA has been nominated for a number of awards including:
• Best Collaboration in the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (won)
• Best Male Artist in the 21st South African Music Awards (2014) (won)
• Best African Hip Hop in the 2014 Kora Awards (nominated)
• Best International Act (Africa) in the 2014 BET Awards (nominated)
• Best African Act in the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards (nominated)
• Best International Act (Africa) in the 2014 M.O.B.O. Awards
• Best Collaboration in the 4th South African Hip Hop Awards (2015) (nominated)
• Most Valuable Artist in the 4th South African Hip Hop Awards (2015) (won)
• Most Digital Sales in the 4th South African Hip Hop Awards (2015) (won)
• Song of the Year in the 4th South African Hip Hop Awards (2015) (won)
• Video of the Year in the 4th South African Hip Hop Awards (2015) (won)
• Best Collaboration in the 15th Metro FM Music Awards (2016) (won)
• Best Hit Single in the 15th Metro FM Music Awards (2016) (won)
• Best Remix in the 15th Metro FM Music Awards (2016) (nominated)
• Best Collaboration in the 22nd South African Music Awards (2016) (nominated)
• Best International Act in the BET Awards 2016 (nominated)
• Best International Act in the BET Awards 2017 (nominated)
• Favourite South African Star in the 2019 Kids’ Choice Awards (won)
• Best International Act in the BET Awards 2019 (nominated)
• Pan African Artist of the Year in the Namibia Annual Music Awards 2019 (won)
• Best Male Artist in the 18th South African Music Awards (2012) (won)
• Most Gifted Hip Hop in the 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards (nominated)
• Best Male, Southern Africa in the 2014 African Muzik Magazine Awards (nominated)
• Best Rap Act in the 2014 African Muzik Magazine Awards (nominated)
• Best Hip Hop in the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (nominated)
• Most Gifted Hip Hop in the 2014 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards (nominated)
• Best Male Southern Africa in the 2015 African Muzik Magazine Awards (won)
• Best Collaboration in the 2014 African Muzik Magazine Awards (won)
AKA Net worth
AKA known as is one of the most compelling rappers in South Africa. He has teamed up with specialists in Africa and beyond, including various honors. Notwithstanding music, AKA is likewise a business manager. AKA total assets is assessed at around $ 12 million.
