Lynn Forbes on coping with grief during Christmas

Updated Dec. 16, 2024, 11:37 a.m. | By Entertainment Reporter

"This season, I invite you to extend grace, especially when it’s hardest to do so."

Lynn Forbes at AKA's grave — Lynn Forbes / Instagram (@lynnforbesza)

Lynn Forbes has a special message for grieving family members this festive season. The motivational speaker, who is the mother of late rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes, took to Instagram to talk about the gift of grace.

AKA and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane were shot and killed outside a restaurant on Durban's Florida Road in February 2023.

"This Christmas, I want to share something deeply personal and meaningful," Lynn captioned a picture of herself visiting her son's grave. She explained what she learned about grace while coping with her grief.

"In the midst of grief, I have learned that grace is not just for others; it’s a gift we must offer ourselves too. It’s about choosing to let go of pain, to forgive where we have been wronged, and to heal in a way that honours both ourselves and others. When we come to accept that the behaviour of others has more to do with their internal struggles than us, we learn grace."

Lynn encouraged her 384,000 followers to extend grace to themselves.

"This season, I invite you to extend grace, especially when it’s hardest to do so. Even in grief or struggle, joy lives in life’s simple blessings; a smile, laughter, or the warmth of the sun," she said.

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AKA died almost two years ago, but his legacy lives on through his music and his daughter, Kairo Forbes. The nine-year-old won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award in July and dedicated it to her father.

"I hope that I inspire other kids to have dreams and that they have family that will support their dreams. Thank you, God for all your blessings. This one’s for you, Daddy!" she said.

The Megacy, as AKA's fans are called, continue to support his music. Lynn shared the 'Fela in Versace' hitmaker's Spotify Wrapped for Artists numbers.

It showed that millions of people from 180 countries streamed his songs in 2024.

"Let the main thing always remain the main thing 🎶. Thank you for streaming his music and for preserving his legacy," she wrote.

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Thank You Ⓜ️egacy Spotify Gang for Streaming Mega's music throughout the Year 🤗🙏. #LongliveSupaMega #AKAFridays pic.twitter.com/Tt7q1aYAKC
— The Megacy (@MegacyThe) December 13, 2024