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Five (5) Things To Know About Rapper AKA
South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, better known by his stage name AKA, was shot and killed on Florida Road in Durban, South Africa on Friday night.
Here are five things to know about the rapper;
1.) AKA, was born and raised in Cape Town, rose to fame in 2010 with his single “Victory Lap” from his debut studio album “Altar Ego”.
2.) AKA released several other successful albums including “Levels” (2014), “Touch My Blood” (2018), “Bhovamania” (2020), and a collaborative album with Anatii, “Be Careful What You Wish For” (2017).
3.) In addition to his music career, AKA was a part of the hip-hop group Entity, formed in 2002 alongside friends Vice Versa and Greyhound. The group received a KORA award nomination in the Best African Hip Hop category.
4.) In April 2018, he was featured as a special guest on Word Wrestling Entertainment Live events, which were held in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
5.) On February 21, 2021, AKA posted a picture on Instagram announcing his engagement to girlfriend Nelli Tembe. Unfortunately, Tembe died in April same year after falling from a hotel in Cape Town.
According to a witness, AKA was shot while standing on the pavement outside a popular nightspot at around 10 PM. Durban police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
In an emotional statement, AKA’s family confirmed the news of his passing and asked for privacy and support during this difficult time. “To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, most importantly father to his beloved daughter Kairo,” the statement read.
Fans and friends of the rapper have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to AKA, who was not only a talented musician but also a beloved member of his community.
The news of his death has left the music industry in mourning and has sent shockwaves throughout the world.
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Many Married Women Sexually Dissatisfied Says Eva Alordiah
Nigerian rapper, Eva Alordiah recently commented on the issue of marital dissatisfaction, stating that many married women were not being sexually fulfilled by their husbands.
Her statement came in the wake of a scandal involving a leaked tape of Baltasar Ebang Engonga, Equatorial Guinea’s finance chief, engaging with several women, including numerous married ones.
Eva highlighted that the sexual dissatisfaction many women experience in their marriages could lead some to seek fulfillment outside their relationships.
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Eva stressed that most men do not recognize or address this issue, further exacerbating the situation.
She said: “So when are we going to finally talk about the fact that so many women are facing brutal S3xual dissatisfaction in their marriages, and most men do not even care to learn why or how to help?
“A well-loved and deeply f3cked woman is a happy woman who will not stray”.
Her statement led to series of remarks on social media, with one fan arguing that cheating is a matter of personal character, independent of sexual satisfaction.
The fan tweeted: “This is like saying a well f3cked man will never cheat on his woman.
“A cheat is a cheat. If you like f3ck every day for 5 hours. They will still find a way to cheat”.
Eva responded by acknowledging that while cheating can indeed stem from individual traits, she clarified that women and men typically cheat for different reasons.
She wrote: “A cheat is a cheat. This is true. Womën and men cheat for completely different reasons, do you know that?”
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Nollywood Star, Charles Okocha Announces Upcoming Wedding
Popular Nollywood, actor Charles Okocha, widely known by his stage names Igwe2pac and “Phenomenal,” has announced that he is set to tie the knot with his fiancée.
Okocha revealed the exciting news on social media on Tuesday.
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The actor, who has two children from previous relationships, shared a series of heartwarming photos with his fiancée on his Instagram account, along with the wedding hashtag #MICHARLES2024, confirming that the wedding will take place later this year.
Okocha’s announcement has surprised many fans, given his previous skepticism toward marriage.
In an earlier interview, the actor expressed doubts about entering into matrimony, citing the high rate of divorce as a major concern.
“People you look up to are getting divorced… how do you want me to get into this marriage thing?” he said, explaining his reluctance.
“The truth is I have never been married in my life and I am a happy man. You and I know what is going on these days. You see a couple married for a couple of years and next, they are divorced,” he continued.
“People you see as role models are getting divorced, and when you see them you are like, what is going on? These are people you have been looking up to and now they are divorced, how then do you want me to get into this marriage thing?” he added
Despite these reservations, Okocha now seems ready to embrace marriage, a decision that has his fans celebrating the unexpected turn.
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BBNaija’s Eloswag Responds To Leaked Sextape
Eloswag, a former contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 7, has broken his silence following the release of his private video online.
The reality star reportedly uploaded a clip featuring himself and an unidentified woman on his Snapchat account at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday.
Though Eloswag swiftly deleted the video, it had already caught the attention of the internet.
The explicit content quickly gained traction after being reposted by the controversial gossip blog, Gistlover, sparking widespread conversations across social media platforms.
In response to the incident, Eloswag took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration and consider possible legal action.
In a now-deleted post, he wrote, “I mistakenly posted a video on my Snapchat by 3am and deleted it immediately, guess who has the video? GISTLOVER? How? Please, can I sue? Because it doesn’t make sense.”
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The reality star’s reaction highlights the challenges celebrities face when intimate content finds its way online.
While some supporters have shown empathy, others have engaged in heated debates about the responsibility of public figures in handling their digital content.
Eloswag’s predicament places him alongside other Nigerian celebrities who have dealt with similar scandals, such as Moyo Lawal, Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, and James Brown, whose private videos have previously surfaced online.
Legal experts have weighed in on Eloswag’s potential case, noting that while pursuing legal action against individuals or platforms that share such content can be complex, it is not impossible.
The development has reignited discussions on digital privacy and the ethical responsibilities of content-sharing platforms.
As Eloswag’s fans and critics await further updates, the incident underscores the precarious nature of online privacy and the far-reaching consequences of a single momentary lapse.