AKA funeral

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said a request for a special provincial official funerals was declined by Ramaphosa, with such funerals reserved for ...

The second category is reserved for the deputy speaker of the legislature. Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the Forbes family was informed during his visit. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said a request for a special provincial official funerals was declined by Ramaphosa, with such funerals reserved for legislature speakers and members.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied a state funeral for slain hip-hop artist Kiernan “AKA” Forbes.

We will drape the coffin, provide a gravesite at Heroes Acre Cemetery, with flags flying at half-mast. “We feel that a person of AKA’s stature must receive some form of honour, and we want to clarify that it is not a financial contribution. President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied a state funeral for slain hip-hop artist Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, the office of Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi said on Thursday.

By John Ikani A request made by a provincial government to grant a state funeral to popular South African rapper AKA, who was murdered last week has been ...

“We felt that for a person of his international stature, there must be some form of honour, and we want to clarify it is not a financial contribution,” he said. Lesufi stressed that there should be some form of honour for the rapper, given his international and national stature. He clarified that he had not requested for state funds to be used for the funeral.

There will be no state funeral for the slain musician Kiernan "AKA" Forbes. This was confirmed by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

Motsoane’s friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the Sacred Heart College in Observatory, Johannesburg on Thursday evening to celebrate his life. We felt that a person of his international and national stature should be given some form of honour.” “We want to clarify that it is not a financial contribution, [just] an honour of drapping the coffin and flying the flag at half-mast.

Cassper Nyovest took to his timeline to call out the lack of humanity following AKA's assassination in Durban; Supa Mega was shot dead in front of his ...

AKAs death had nothing to do with you and you don't owe him a burial!! Peeps took to the Amademoni hitmaker's comment section and shared mixed views of his post. You don't have to comment on everything. There was a time when they agreed to take their beef to the boxing ring, but that match will never happen now since AKA is no more. Taking to [Cassper Nyovest](https://twitter.com/casspernyovest) wrote: His shooting was caught on CCTV.

Earlier this week Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi sent a request to President Cyril Ramaphosa to afford Kiernan "AKA" Forbes a special official provincial ...

Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. EXPLAINER Ramaphosa turned down this request.

Dr. Mathole Motshekga explains Makgoma, a cultural protocol in Sepedi and Tswana. Jaco Marais. Is makgoma (loosely translated to 'dark cloud') a sufficient ...

Firstly, as African people we have what we call a rite of passage that is why when a child grow it is important to teach them certain things as they turn certain age. First, Africans have what we refer to as a rite of passage, which explains why it's important to teach children certain things as they get older. And they know how to deal with it when it happens." Elders also talk about these protocols during the night vigil in cases where the husband was unaware of makgoma. In this regard, the partners must cooperate with one another." When your ex passes away and you share a child, you do not attend their funeral.

Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' daughter Kairo cried during the tributes by AKA's pastor, friends and colleagues at the memorial for the slain rapper at the Sandton ...

The memorial was announced by his father Tony Forbes during a press briefing earlier this week. Kairo was sitting with her mom, DJ Zinhle, in the jam-packed hall. Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' daughter Kairo cried during the tributes by AKA's pastor, friends and colleagues at the memorial for the slain rapper at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday afternoon.

AKA's memorial service ended on a high note on Friday as a variety of local hip hop artists - Anati, KO, Khuli Chana, Maggz, Tira, JR, Da Les and Yanga ...

South African hip hop star, Kiernan Forbes, commonly known as AKA will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Saturday. The performances brought the house down as his industry colleagues sang AKAs biggest hits including “Run Jozi”, “All eyes on me” and “Heaven” to name a few. AKA’s memorial service ended on a high note on Friday as a variety of local hip hop artists – Anati, KO, Khuli Chana, Maggz, Tira, JR, Da Les and Yanga – took the stage to pay tribute to slain rapper Supa Mega a mini-concert.

The private funeral of Kiernan Jarryd Forbes popularly known as AKA is underway on Saturday, as Bongani 'Morda' Mohosana whose not attending, ...

As a fellow musician thank you bro, thank you for inspiring all of us to do better, thank you for always proving your love for music in the quality of music you created. Your catalogue will be one of the greatest catalogues of all time. Your legacy will live on, and may you rest well with the many legends we look up to. “As a man, I learned something very important from you, know your worth, no matter what happens in your life always know your worth… The Forbes [Bongani Mohosana will not be attending AKA’s funeral and memorial service ](https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/bongani-mohosana-wont-attend-aka-funeral/)

JMPD said motorists are advised to acquaint themselves with traffic management for the day and to be patient during the duration of the memorial service.

“We feel that a person of AKA’s stature must receive some form of honour, and we want to clarify that it is not a financial contribution. We will drape the coffin, provide a grave site at Heroes Acre Cemetery, with flags flying at half-mass. The Gauteng government would also provide security through law enforcement agencies during funeral proceedings. We felt that the person of this international stature, had to get some form of honour. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi had approached the president, seeking he declare an official provincial funeral for the mega musician. • Maude and West Streets

It was a mix of emotions across the country on Friday as the life of multi-award-winning rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes was celebrated at the Sandton ...

"He would've wanted us to make sure that when Kairo is at the age where she gets onto social media, she would be flooded with things that celebrate her dad and his work. "I call him the king of South African radio because he always came with a hit," DJ Tira said. "Supa Mega was one in a million," he said. "As South Africa, we need to do something about the crime in our country." You taught him to be a better person, and he'll always be with you." Everything he did was fueled by blinding ambition and a love for all things living and breathing." "Kiernan always loved and was proud of his family, especially his daughter, who was and still is the apple of his eye," JR said. Wrapping up his speech, he thanked Nadia Nakai for saving AKA's life, loving him and bringing him back to them when they thought they had lost him. Kiernan and I had a special fatherhood bond, and I think that's one of the things that I'll probably miss the most." "He spoke about Kairo all the time. The first to pay tribute was rapper and producer JR. Programme director Nomuzi Mabena said as she opened the ceremony that they were there to celebrate the amazing life of their friend.

[FILE IMAGE] Slain rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes during one of his studio sessions. The private funeral of South African hip-hop artist Kiernan ...

Motoane’s funeral is also underway in the east of Johannesburg. The rapper was hailed for recognising talent and nurturing it, giving artists like Yanga Chief – who started out as a videographer – a voice and identity. Led by Gauteng traffic police motorbikes, AKA’s funeral motorcade was ushered to his final resting place.