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    The late AKA poses on the red carpet of Comedy Central Roast of AKA held at Montecasino's Teatro, Fourways on February 21, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    News Brief
    29 February 2024

    Bail Application for Five Suspects in AKA's Murder set for March 6

    The suspects in the murder of AKA were charged with murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and conspiracy to commit murder.

    AKA
    News Brief
    17 November 2023

    SAMAs 2023: From Controversy to Celebration

    The biggest event on the South African music calendar takes place this weekend – after a string of controversies.

    AKA & Costa Titch during Gauteng Sports Awards in 2021.
    Music
    21 March 2023

    Costa Titch Was Just Getting Started

    Following his tragic passing, we take a look back at the polarising South African rapper’s career.

    Listen to AKA's Posthumous Album 'Mass Country'
    Music
    24 February 2023

    Listen to AKA's Posthumous Album 'Mass Country'

    The late South African rapper spent his last days ecstatic to share the album with the world, and now we know why.

    ​Cover art for AKA's upcoming album Mass Country.
    Music
    16 February 2023

    AKA Was a South African Hip-Hop Icon

    AKA will take his place as one of South Africa's greats.

    AKA's 'Mass Country' Album Will Be Released Posthumously
    Music
    16 February 2023

    AKA's 'Mass Country' Album Will Be Released Posthumously

    Late rapper AKA's management has revealed that his album will be released as scheduled on February 24.

    AKA south africa
    News
    14 February 2023

    Memorial Services for AKA Will Be Open to the Public

    The public service will take place on Friday, February 17 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. There will also be a private funeral where AKA will be put to rest.

    South African Rapper AKA Has Died
    News
    10 February 2023

    South African Rapper AKA Has Died

    The 35-year-old performer was allegedly gunned down in Durban, Friday night.

    AKA and Nasty C Team Up in "Lemons (Lemonade)" Music Video
    Music
    16 September 2022

    AKA and Nasty C Team Up in "Lemons (Lemonade)" Music Video

    The South African duo recently released the music video for their joint record.

    Emotional Abuse Is Insidious, Perhaps Even More Than Physical Abuse
    News
    11 June 2021

    Emotional Abuse Is Insidious, Perhaps Even More Than Physical Abuse

    As gender-based violence continues to plague the world over, it's important to also highlight the dire effects of emotional abuse, long before it manifests in the physical.

    AKA's Music Career Faces A Crisis Amidst Investigations Around Anele Tembe's Death
    News
    17 May 2021

    AKA's Music Career Faces A Crisis Amidst Investigations Around Anele Tembe's Death

    South African rapper AKA announced a cessation of all activities with Cruz Vodka. This, following the abuse allegations that have emerged during the investigations of his fiancée Anele Tembe's death.

    AKA Announces Social Media Break After Fiancée Nelli Tembe's Passing
    News
    23 April 2021

    AKA Announces Social Media Break After Fiancée Nelli Tembe's Passing

    South African rapper AKA has shared that he will be going on a social media hiatus as he mourns the tragic death of his fiancée Nelli Tembe.

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