The sudden death of South African rapper AKA, whose real name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, has left many heartbroken. AKA was fatally shot on February 10th, along with his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, as they were leaving Wish Restaurant in Durban.

His death has shocked the nation, and his family, friends, and fans are struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss. AKA was buried on February 18th, and his daughter Kairo Forbes has shared an emotional tribute to her father for the first time since his death.

Kairo Forbes, who is seven years old, posted a slide show of pictures of her and her father on her Instagram account. The pictures include ones of AKA holding Kairo in the maternity room when she was born and another of her lying on his chest as a baby.

Mzansi Heartbroken As Kairo Forbes Shares Emotional Audio 

The slide show also has images of AKA fixing Kairo’s hair and of the father and daughter doing dance challenges together. The pictures are cute and heartwarming, but they are also bittersweet, as they highlight the bond that Kairo shared with her dad, a bond that has been tragically cut short.

The emotional audio in the background of the slide show has left many social media users teary-eyed. In the audio, Kairo says, “I love him. And..hmm, he was a good dad, and I love him. Daddy, I want to say something. Thank you, and I love you.”

The simple yet powerful words capture the love and gratitude that Kairo feels for her father, and they are a testament to the special relationship that they shared. The fact that Kairo is only seven years old makes her words all the more poignant, as she is forced to grapple with the loss of her father at such a young age.

The outpouring of grief and support on social media has been overwhelming. Many users have shared their own stories of loss and pain, and they have expressed their sympathy and love for Kairo and her family. One user, @mary_memzzy, wrote, “He was…” with a series of crying emojis. She added, “I pray for this family almost every day. I had never prayed for strangers until now. Only God can heal this kind of grief 🕊️.”

Another user, @wilmer_royale, shared his own experience of losing his father at a young age. He wrote, “I never met my dad. I was around 6 months old when he passed… but God has been faithful. Sometimes you wish otherwise, sometimes you cry, and most times I wanna make him proud.

A very challenging pain to deal with, but God that allows it will always give strength. I’m so sorry, baby girl. He’s your angel.” A third user, @tashizzzles1, shared her own story of losing her father at 17 and expressed her empathy for Kairo’s loss. She wrote, “Man, this breaks my heart. I love you Kairo without meeting you, I keep you in my thoughts and conversations baby girl. I lost my father at the age of 17. I’m now 27, but I still miss him and cry for him. I’m so broken by your loss.”

The death of AKA has shocked South Africans and the music industry. AKA was one of the most successful and influential rappers in the country, and he had a massive following on social media. His death has left a void in the industry and in the hearts of his fans. But his death has also highlighted the issue of gun violence in South Africa, a country that has one of the highest rates of violent crime in the world.