Cape Town — Former South African rapper AKA was posthumously awarded at the BET Hip-Hop Awards as he was given the Global Visionary Award.
The Forbes family headed over to Atlata to receive the award on behalf of the rapper, who was tragically gunned down and killed in Durban in February this year.
AKA was nominated in the category for Best International Flow, alongside fellow rapper K.O, however he was the recipient of an even greater award as he was awarded for his impact in the hip-hop landscape.
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AKA’s mother, Lynn Forbes, and his daughter, Kairo Forbes, were on hand to accept the award on behalf of AKA. Both Lynn and Kairo took to Instagram to show off their looks at the show.
Kairo posed for the paparazzi as she stood with her dad’s newest award while Lynn spoke to jouarnalists on the red carpet.
““Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was not just a music icon, he was a visionary. BET is proud to celebrate his innovative spirit and unwavering dedication to his craft which left an indelible mark on the world. We are honored to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the Global Visionary Award at the 2023 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ AKA’s legacy will forever inspire future generations, reminding us that music transcends borders and has the power to unite us all.” Monde Twala, Senior Vice President & GM Paramount Africa & Lead BET International said.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
