By: Natasha Archary
Murdah Bongz will not be attending the funeral of slain South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA.
This was confirmed in a statement from the Forbes family in relation to details about AKA’s memorial and funeral.
The family acknowledged the unwavering support of DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz (The Mohosanas), the extended family of the Forbes’.
“Bongani Mohosana (Murdah Bongz) will be in absentia at the memorial and funeral due to observing cultural protocol.”
Press Statement: Memorial & Funeral Details
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 14, 2023
For Memorial Entry, click free ticket link below (limited access): https://t.co/4mzdxOa4Ep
Live Stream On YouTube: https://t.co/yr61NWt5o3 pic.twitter.com/MCpXYXwahM
According to a social media user, the reason Murdah Bongz cannot attend AKA’s funeral can be explained as follows.
“In Tsonga culture, you can’t attend the funeral of a person who once had sexual relations (marriage, girlfriend/boyfriend, side chick, fling) with your partner. It can lead to severe sickness which results in death within a year or two. So, that is why Bongani can’t attend AKA’s funeral.”
Bongz is married to DJ Zinhle who has a child with the late rapper.
DJ Zinhle will however be at the memorial and funeral, as she will be accompanying her daughter with AKA, 7-year old Kairo.
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