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AKA in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kiernan Jarryd Forbes |
| Also known as | Supa Mega |
| Born | 28 January 1988 (age 31) Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels |
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| Associated acts | |
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes known professionally as AKA, is a South African rapper, songwriter, record producer, singer and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Cape Town, Western Cape, Forbes gained significance after releasing his single 'Victory Lap' which was released for his debut album, Alter Ego (2011).
Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums which include Levels (2015), Touch My Blood (2018), and the collaborative album, Be Careful What You Wish For alongside Anatii (2017).
On April 2018, Forbes alongside vodka brand Cruz launched the watermelon-flavoured drink with his initial on the bottles.[2] That same month, Forbes was featured as a special guest on WWELive events which where held in Johannesburg and Cape Town.[3] As for 2019, he was the roastee for the Comedy Central Roast special.
- 1Life and career
Life and career
1988–2013: Early life, beginnings and Alter Ego
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was born on 28 January 1988 in Cape Town, Western Cape.
In 2002, Forbes alongside his two friends Vice Versa and Greyhound, formed a hip hop group called Entity.[4] The group received a nominee on the KORA Awards for the Best African Hip Hop category. Entity disbanded in 2006, leading Forbes to go study sound engineering.[5] In 2006, Forbes co-founded the production collective The I.V League alongside two other members.[6]The I.V League made production credits for artists including Khuli Chana, ProKid and JR. In 2009, he released three songs, which include 'In My Walk', 'I Do' and 'Mistakes'.
On 28 July 2010, Forbes released I Want It All, which is the lead single from his debut studio album, Alter Ego.[7] The album also pre-released two singles which was 'All I Know' and 'Victory Lap'. Victory Lap was a success as it topped South African local radio charts.[8]Alter Ego was then released on 23 August 2011. The album was certified gold by RiSA for its commercial success. The album won several accolades notably being for the 2011 Metro FM Awards winning for Best Hip Hop Album, and the 2012 South African Music Awards for Best Male Artist of the Year.[9]
2014–2017: Levels and Be Careful What You With For
Forbes released his second album, Levels on 30 June 2014.[10] The album supported by four singles: 'Jealousy', 'Kontrol' (featuring Da L.E.S), 'Congratulate' and 'Run Jozi (Godly)' which features KO and Yanga. The album was certified platinum as for 2014, and double platinum for 2018 by RiSA.[11][12]
On 2 December 2016, Forbes released the lead single 'The World is Yours' from his future third album.[13] With delay of its release, Forbes ventured with associated act Anatii in composing a collaborative album Be Careful What You Wish For. Be Careful What You Wish For was released on 28 July 2017 with positive response from critics.[14] It is supported by three singles: '10 Fingers', 'Don't Forget To Pray' and 'Holy Mountain'.
2018–present: Touch My Blood
With the pre-release of 'The World is Yours' in 2016, Forbes also pre-released songs including 'Caiphus Song', 'Star Signs' (featuring Stogie T) and 'Sweet Fire' in supporting the release of his third album, Touch My Blood. Concerning the album's front cover, Forbes took to Twitter announcing a contention for graphic designers in designing the artwork for his album, using his clear face portrait.[15] As numerous entries were sent, Forbes chose the winner named Taonga, who received an internship with Beam Group. Before fifteen days of its release, he released the controversial single 'Beyonce' which was a dismissive song dedicated to his past partner Bonang Matheba.[16]Touch My Blood was then released on 15 June 2018 as it was set to release on 25 May 2018 but then delayed for taking time in building its promotion.[17] The album was certified platinum then later certified double platinum by RiSA as for 2019.[18]Touch My Blood sixth single 'Fela in Versace' featuring Kiddominant received higher commercial success compared to the other singles.[19]
On 8 April 2019, Forbes was featured on WWEWrestleMania when it headed to South Africa.[20] In February 2019, he was the featured roastee in Comedy CentralSA annual roast special.[21]
Personal life
Forbes began dating producer DJ Zinhle at the ceasing of 2014: After several South African Hip Hop Awards accolades Forbes received, Zinhle hinted their relationship saying, 'Congratulations to my winner', commending to Forbes on Twitter.[22] The couple have a daughter named Kairo, born on 8 July 2015.[23] On August 2015, Forbes and Zinhle split after it was revealed that Forbes had allegedly cheated on Zinhle with television presenter Bonang Matheba.[24] As Forbes and Matheba denied the allegations, they declared as they revealed their relationship in 2016. Forbes and Matheba broke-up on December 2017.[25] However, Forbes and Zinhle got back together in late 2018 or 2019[26]
Discography
Studio albums
- Altar Ego (2011)
- Levels (2014)
- Be Careful What You Wish For (with Anatii) (2017)
- Touch My Blood (2018)
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18th South African Music Awards | Best Male Artist | Altar Ego | Won | |
| 2013 | Channel O Africa Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Hip Hop | Himself | Nominated | |
| 2014 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Male, Southern Africa[27] | Nominated | ||
| Best Rap Act[27] | Nominated | ||||
| MTV Africa Music Awards | Best Hip Hop | Nominated | |||
| Channel O Africa Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Hip Hop | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Male Southern Africa | Won | ||
| Best Collaboration | Won | ||||
| MTV Africa Music Awards | Best Collaboration | Won | |||
| 21st South African Music Awards | Best Male Artist[28] | Levels | Won | ||
| Kora Awards | Best African Hip Hop | Nominated | |||
| BET Awards | Best International Act (Africa) | Nominated | |||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best African Act | Nominated | |||
| M.O.B.O. Awards | Best International Act (Africa) | ||||
| 4th South African Hip Hop Awards | Best Collaboration | AKA – Baddest (featuring Burna Boy, Khuli Chana and Yanga) | Nominated | ||
| Anatii – The Saga (featuring AKA) | Won | ||||
| Most Valuable Artist |
| Won | |||
| Most Digital Sales | Won | ||||
| Song of the Year | Anatii – The Saga (featuring AKA) | Won | |||
| AKA – Baddest | Won | ||||
| Video of the Year | AKA – All Eyes on Me | Nominated | |||
| Anatii – The Saga (featuring AKA) | Won | ||||
| Da L.E.S – P.A.I.D (featuring AKA and Burna Boy) | Nominated | ||||
| AKA – Sim Dope | Nominated | ||||
| 2016 | 15th Metro FM Music Awards | Best Collaboration | AKA – Baddest (featuring Burna Boy, Khuli Chana and Yanga) | Won | |
| Best Hit Single | Won | ||||
| Best Remix | AKA – Baddest Remix (featuring Fifi Cooper, Rouge, Moozlie and Gigi Lamayne) | Nominated | |||
| 22nd South African Music Awards | Best Collaboration | AKA – All Eyes on Me (featuring Redsan, Burna Boy and Stonebwoy) | Nominated | ||
| Best Remix. | AKA – Baddest (featuring Fifi Cooper, Rouge, Moozlie and Gigi Lamayne) | Nominated | |||
| BET Awards 2016 | Best International Act[29] | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | BET Awards 2017 | Best International Act | Himself | Nominated | |
| 2019 | 2019 Kids' Choice Awards | Favourite South African Star | Himself | Won | |
| BET Awards 2019 | Best International Act | Himself | Pending |
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References
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- ^'AKA Launches Signature Cruz Vodka'. HuffPost.
- ^'WATCH: AKA takes bars into wrestling ring'. eNCA.
- ^'Hip-hop Entity making waves'. IOL.
- ^'#FlashBackFriday: Entity (AKA)'. News24.
- ^'The Story of How Pro Gave AKA & IV League Their Biggest Break'. OkayAfrica.
- ^'A.K.A – Alter Ego'. Livemag.
- ^'AKA's 'Victory Lap''. News24.
- ^'Newcomers dominate at Metro awards'. TimesLIVE.
- ^'AKA – Levels album review'. Livemag.
- ^'AKA's LEVELS album goes Platinum'. People.
- ^'AKA celebrates reaching the top position on SA radio charts'. East Coast Radio.
- ^Mphuthi, Pearl. 'AKA's The World Is Yours'. People. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^'AKA and Anatii drop 'Be Careful What You Wish For' album'. East Coast Radio.
- ^'AKA announces winner of Touch My Blood challenge, reveals album covers'. Political Analysis.
- ^'AKA drops major files on #Beyonce & the internet is a mess'. TimesLIVE.
- ^'AKA postpones Touch My Blood album release to 15 June 2018'. Political Analysis South Africa. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^'AKA'S ALBUM GOES DOUBLE PLATINUM'. Daily Sun.
- ^'AKA celebrates reaching the top position on SA radio charts'. Political Analysis.
- ^'WATCH AKA owns the WWE ring with his spicy raps'. TimesLIVE.
- ^'The 2018 Comedy Central Roast of AKA'. Joburg.
- ^'Rapper AKA and Dj Zinhle Finally Make Their Relationship Official'. OkMzansi.
- ^'8 times birthday girl Kairo was the most adorable celeb tot ever'. News24.
- ^'The year that was for AKA, Zinhle and Bonang'. Channel24.
- ^'AKA finally speaks out on Bonang split'. The Citizen.
- ^'AKA AND DJ ZINHLE BACK TOGETHER'. Daily Sun.
- ^ ab'See Nominees for the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2014'. Bellanaija. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^'Home – Samasama'. Samusicawards.co.za. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^'AKA, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Black Coffee NOMINATED for 2016 BET Awards and more African artists'. theedgesearch.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
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