South Africa’s rapper Cassper Nyovest has expressed sadness following his rival AKA’s death saying his legacy must be celebrated.

AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, was shot dead in Durban along with his close friend, the chef and entrepreneur Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane. The pair are thought to have been on their way to a nightclub for a performance as part of Forbes’ birthday celebrations when they were shot. The motive of the killing is being investigated.

Cassper Nyovest Breaks Silence on AKA and Tibz’s Deaths With Tribute: “May Their Legacies Be Celebrated”

Cassper, who lost close friend DJ Sumbody in a shooting incident last year, took to Twitter to send condolences to the Kiernan and Tebello families.

My sincere condolences goes out to Kiernan and Tebello’s families, colleagues and fans. May their souls rest in peace and their legacies be celebrated. May the Good lord be with all of you at this sad time.

— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) February 12, 2023

“My sincere condolences goes out to Kiernan and Tebello’s families, colleagues and fans. May their souls rest in peace and their legacies be celebrated. May the Good lord be with all of you at this sad time,” tweeted Cassper.