Two years after the heartbreaking loss of South African rap icon AKA, we reflect on his enduring legacy and the impact of his final album.
The shocking news of his untimely death reverberated across the country, leaving fans, friends and even rivals grappling with the magnitude of the loss.
As the nation continues to grapple with this profound loss, court proceedings are still ongoing against five men accused of the murders. At the time of his untimely death, the multi-award-winning artist was gearing up for the release of his fourth studio album, “To honour his legacy, the Forbes family released the album as AKA originally planned to, on February 24, 2023.Two weeks after that, “Mass Country” was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa and later Platinum.“Mass Country” also received positive reactions from the likes of American record producers Swizz Beatz and Diplo.
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