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By Shaun Holland

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WATCH: AKA’s mother breaks down as Forbes family leaves press briefing

AKA's mother shed tears as the rapper's family left the venue.


The family of slain rapper Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA, addressed the media at Rockets in Bryanston on Wednesday.

The press briefing was the first time the public had seen the late rapper’s girlfriend Nadia Nakai since news of his passing.

AKA’s mother Lynn broke down as the family left the venue.

Kiernan will be honoured in a memorial service at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday.

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