AKA

AKA

• Full name: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
• Born: January 28, 1988 (age 35)
• Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur
• Nationality: South African
• Genres: Hip hop, rap, kwaito, afropop
• Labels: Vth Season, Beam Group, Sony Music Entertainment
• Associated acts: DJ Zinhle, Cassper Nyovest, Da L.E.S, Khuli Chana, AKA

Biography

AKA is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is one of the most successful and influential rappers in South Africa, and has won numerous awards, including the South African Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Album in 2012, 2014, and 2016.

AKA was born in Cape Town, South Africa, on January 28, 1988. He grew up in a musical family, and began rapping at a young age. He released his debut album, Altar Ego, in 2010. The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish AKA as one of the leading rappers in South Africa.

AKA has since released three more studio albums, Levels (2014), Touch My Blood (2018), and Bhovamania (2020). He has also released numerous mixtapes and singles. AKA is known for his unique style of rap, which blends hip hop, kwaito, and afropop. He is also known for his energetic live performances.

In addition to his music career, AKA is also a successful entrepreneur. He has his own clothing line, Bhovamania, and a record label, Vth Season. He is also a brand ambassador for several companies, including Reebok, Samsung, and Ciroc.

AKA is a role model for many young people in South Africa. He is seen as a symbol of success and achievement, and he is admired for his talent, his work ethic, and his commitment to his community.

Awards and nominations

• South African Music Awards
  • Best Hip Hop Album (2012, 2014, 2016)
  • Male Artist of the Year (2014)
  • Song of the Year (2016)
  • Album of the Year (2018)
• Metro FM Music Awards
  • Best Hip Hop Album (2012, 2014, 2016)
  • Male Artist of the Year (2014)
  • Song of the Year (2016)
  • Album of the Year (2018)
• BET Awards
  • Best International Act: Africa (2015)
• MTV Africa Music Awards
  • Best Male Artist (2015)
  • Video of the Year (2016)
• Channel O Music Video Awards
  • Video of the Year (2014, 2016)

Discography

• Studio albums
  • Altar Ego (2010)
  • Levels (2014)
  • Touch My Blood (2018)
  • Bhovamania (2020)
• Mixtapes
  • The Composure (2011)
  • The Don (2012)
  • The Dynasty (2013)
  • The Second Coming (2017)
• Singles
  • "Victory Lap" (2010)
  • "All I Know" (2011)
  • "Jealousy" (2012)
  • "Kontrol" (2013)
  • "Fela in Versace" (2014)
  • "Baddest" (2015)
  • "The World Is Yours" (2016)
  • "Caiphus Song" (2017)
  • "Star Signs" (2018)
  • "Jika" (2019)
  • "Energy" (2020)