By: Natasha Archary

On what would have been rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ 36th birthday, the mother of his daughter, DJ Zinhle shared how lost their little girl is without her dad.
AKA who was gunned down outside a restaurant on Florida Road, Durban in February 2023, is being remembered on his birthday, Sunday, 28 January.
The Fela In Versace hitmaker’s rapper girlfriend Nadia Nakai released a new track Never Leave as a tribute to AKA a day before his birthday.
AKA’s family also put together a Gallery Pop at the Mall of Africa this weekend to give fans a chance to remember the artist.
Taking to her Instagram, DJ Zinhle shared how tough the past year has been without AKA in her daughter Kairo’s life, especially in the week leading up to his birthday.
“Kairo had a tough week leading up to Kiernan’s birthday, as a mother, I want her to heal and celebrate her dad but it’s too soon.
The past year has been a rollercoaster, my God! Everyday I hold my breath hoping she’s okay. I feel helpless because I can’t help my child deal with the pain.
Murdah Bongz, thank you for holding us close and protecting us. My prayer is that we never fail Kairo, that we always allow love and kindness to flow into her life so she never feels lost without Kiernan.
I know that it will take time but I trust God, it might not be now but God knows you’ve put pride aside for your family and I am grateful for you.
Imagine if I was dealing with a child who lost her dad alone, but instead we have each other, my family the Jiyanes, the Mohosanas, the Forbes, Nadia Nakai, and all my friends. Thank you for sharing the load with Murdah and I.
Family is love. Family is us. Happy Heavenly birthday Kiernan. Today is going to be a tough day, keep Lynn and Tony Forbes in your prayers.
Today feels as heavy as the day we lost him, God give us strength.”
DJ Zinhle says her daughter with AKA feels lost without her dad since he was murdered
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