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AKA

1988 - 2023

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Kiernan Jarryd “ Supamega” Forbes (28 January 1988 – 10 February 2023), known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper, record producer, and businessman. Born in Cape Town and raised in Johannesburg, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011). Often regarded as one of the greatest South African musicians of all time, he was one of the most popular South African musicians of his era and the best-selling South African hip hop artist of all-time. Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums including Levels (2014), a collaborative album with Anatii titled Be Careful What You Wish For (2017), Touch My Blood (2018) and his final album, Mass Country (2023) which was co-produced by PistolWhipPapi On 10 February 2023, Forbes was shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. AKA is the 4,515th most popular singer, the 463rd most popular biography from South Africa and the 17th most popular South African Singer.

AKA, the South African rapper (1988–2023), is most famous for his hit songs such as "Fela in Versace" and "Congratulate," which significantly influenced the South African hip-hop scene. He was also known for his distinctive style and collaborations with various artists, earning him multiple awards throughout his career.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, AKA ranks 4,515 out of 4,381. Before him are Samantha Jade, CKay, Justin Guarini, Chisaki Morito, Gayle, and Baby Keem. After him are Fefe Dobson, Lil Skies, Joe McElderry, Thomas Rhett, Britt Nicole, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez.

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Among people born in 1988, AKA ranks 1,920. Before him are Lewis Grabban, Yuichi Kubo, Pirmin Blaak, Dean Furman, Jenni Gibbons, and Kazuki Saito. After him are Deon Thompson, Scarlett Pomers, Yukiyo Mine, Oh Ji-young, Taylor Ritzel, and Mark Davies. Among people deceased in 2023, AKA ranks 611. Before him are Tori Bowie, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Zoleka Mandela, Jansen Panettiere, Elena Huelva, and Dilano van 't Hoff. After him are Benjamin Kiplagat, Anton Walkes, and Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, AKA ranks 463 out of 454. Before him are Charl Schwartzel (1984), Michelle Toro (1991), Rivaldo Coetzee (1996), Kurt-Lee Arendse (1996), Dale Steyn (1983), and Dean Furman (1988). After him are Shaun Keeling (1987), Trevor Immelman (1979), Lawrence Brittain (1990), Tokelo Rantie (1990), Themba Zwane (1989), and Quinton de Kock (1992).

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Among SINGERS In South Africa

Among singers born in South Africa, AKA ranks 17. Before him are Alice Phoebe Lou (1993), Yvonne Chaka Chaka (1965), Shaun Morgan (1978), Bok van Blerk (1978), Tyla (2002), and Master KG (1996).

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