In 2014, when K.O’s “Caracara” hit a million views on YouTube, it was a South African hip-hop milestone. Back then, 1 million views was a badge of honour. A decade
All posts tagged in AKA
7Articles
The parents of South African rapper AKA have shared their emotional reactions following the extradition of two brothers accused of his murder. Lynn Forbes described the day as suffocating, while Tony Forbes expressed relief that the legal process is moving forward and all accused will now face trial. The development marks a significant step toward accountability in a case that has gripped the nation for over two years.
J’Something delivers a moving tribute to the late AKA with a soulful acoustic version of Congratulate, sharing a heartfelt message that reflects on friendship, legacy and the power of music to keep memories alive.
In a candid interview on Chopping It With Bhuda T, rapper Flvme opened up about the behind-the-scenes journey of creating AKA’s hit “Casino.” What fans may not know is that the song took almost a full year to complete, just for Flvme’s hook alone. “We had a fight at some point about it,” he shared, recalling how he reworked the last bar more than 20 times before AKA finally approved it. The breakthrough came months later when a single phone call between the two artists turned creative tension into one of their most memorable collaborations.
BENZA has publicly responded to claims made by Cassper Nyovest regarding the origins of AKA’s song Sim Dope. In a direct reply shared via social media, the Vth Season executive stated, “Okay, I will correct you. You are wrong… The only thing I can confirm is that you were almost signed by BENZA.” Benza’s statement comes after Cassper, in an episode of The L-Tido Podcast, suggested that Sim Dope sounded like a track he had nearly released on his debut album, a version of what later became Tito Mboweni. Benza, however, dismissed any suggestion of overlap, instead highlighting the individuality and impact of both artists on the South African music scene. “You guys are two different types of artists. SA did best by having you two around at the Same Damn Time. We all benefited,” Benza added.
Fans were left buzzing after a mysterious track titled Cocktail appeared on AKA’s Spotify profile. Now, his team has stepped in to set the record straight, confirming the account is secure and clarifying what really happened behind the scenes.
Anwar “Dogg” Khan, the longtime bodyguard of the late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, shared a touching video tribute on Instagram, highlighting personal moments the two shared over the years.The emotional post has resonated widely across social media, drawing messages of support and remembrance from fans and industry peers alike
