AKA family warns against unfounded claims about artist's death

Forbes, popularly known as AKA, was shot dead outside a Durban restaurant on Friday night. His friend Tebello Motsoane was also killed.

Since the murders on Friday and after CCTV footage of the shooting emerged, people have been floating various conspiracy theories on social media about who is behind the killings.

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AKA's father Tony Forbes addressed this at a press conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon.

"We do not condone what is being said about his friends and those making dangerous statements and we appeal for them to cease from doing so.

"We are aware of the various statements that are being made in the media, most importantly the NPA's declaration which we have been aware of since June last year. Our focus right now is to celebrate him and give him a dignified send off with as little distraction as possible." 

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He's also shared message of condolence to Motsoane's family. The chef, who was known as Tibz, was AKA's former manager.

"As a family we also extend our condolences to the Motsoane family for the loss of their son Tebello. He was a brother to Kiernen and played a key role in laying the foundation for what we now celebrate as AKA. We are deeply saddened by his untimely passing."