Social Media Lights Up With Tributes For Late South African Rapper AKA On His 37th Birthday

Holifil

31 Mar, 2025

Social media platforms are buzzing with heartfelt birthday tributes for the late South African rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes, who would have turned 37 today.
Lynn Forbes, AKA's mother, shared an emotional post recalling the day he was born, expressing the depth of his memory in her heart.
Fans and celebrities, including Anele Mdoda, have joined in to honor the rapper's legacy, offering love and strength to Lynn and celebrating his life.
Briefly News spoke with relationship expert Paula Quinsee about navigating the complexities of grief during a loved one's milestone.
Social media is awash with emotional birthday tributes for the late South African rapper, Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes, who would have celebrated his 37th birthday today. Lynn Forbes, his mother, shared a deeply moving tribute, giving fans a glimpse into the day he was born.

AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes has shared a heartfelt post on his heavenly birthday. Image: @akaworldwide and @lynnforbesza Source: Instagram

Lynn Forbes Reflects on AKA's 37th Birthday

Even though AKA is no longer with us, his memory continues to live on in the hearts of his fans and loved ones. Social media has become a digital gathering place where fans and fellow celebrities are celebrating the life of Supa Mega. The Megacy, AKA's devoted fan base, has rallied together to honor what would have been his 37th birthday, sharing memories and celebrating his legacy.

Media personality Anele Mdoda added to the emotional outpouring by wishing the Jika hitmaker a happy birthday, touching the hearts of many. AKA's mother, Lynn Forbes, also shared a deeply personal and heartfelt tribute to her son. In her post, she wrote:

"On this day, at 1:15 in the early morning, I heard your first cry, I felt your warmth as you were placed on my chest. Your natural birth, 37 years ago, left me exhausted yet invigorated."

"I can never say 'happy heavenly birthday,' because your birth day is an occasion forever etched in my heart. Happy birthday, Kiernan."

In a conversation with Briefly News, relationship expert and founder of Engaged Humans Paula Quinsee discussed the importance of allowing oneself to grieve during milestones like birthdays. She explained:

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"Grieving is a deeply personal journey, and it’s crucial to allow yourself to feel emotions like sadness, anger, or any others that come up during significant milestones such as birthdays. Suppressing these feelings can lead to unresolved grief, making it harder to heal."

Fans Flood Lynn Forbes' Timeline with Love

Social media users have inundated Lynn Forbes' timeline with messages filled with love and admiration, celebrating the life of the award-winning rapper. The outpouring of support is a testament to the impact AKA had on the lives of so many.

@zintathu expressed:

"We hold you and your family in our hearts. 💕"

@l_tido shared:

"Sending you love and strength, aunty Lynn 🙏🏽❤️"

@khadijah_enigma wrote:

"Sending you love and light, my friend ♥️"

@iamleanned added:

"Happy birthday, Kiernan. Sending you and your family so much love, Auntie Lynn. We love you 🤍🫂"

AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes wrote a tender message on his birthday. Image: @lynnforbesza/ Instagram Source: Instagram

AKA's Fans Show Support for His Band

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that AKA's fans have shown immense love and admiration for his band on social media platforms. Videos shared on X showcase the late rapper performing alongside his band before his untimely passing in February 2023. This renewed interest in his band comes after musician K.O collaborated with AKA on a track titled King Size in October 2024, reigniting the memory of his incredible talent and stage presence.