South African rapper Kiernan AKA Forbes shot dead outside Durban hotel
New Delhi: South African rapper Kiernan Forbes (35) was shot dead outside a popular restaurant in Durban on Friday evening.
Popularly known as Rapper AKA, he was shot six times, South African media has stated.
Condoling the death of the singer, Forbes’ parents posted a statement on his Twitter handle, reports NDTV.
"It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son," his parents have said in the statement.
They have also said that further details are awaited from the Durban police officers.
AKA’s new ‘Mass County’ was to be released on February 27.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 11, 2023
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Will Champai Soren become a game-changer for BJP in Jharkhand polls?
Ranchi: Champai Soren, a prominent figure in Jharkhand’s statehood movement, is contesting the 2024 assembly elections from Seraikela, a seat he has consistently held since 1991.
However, there is a surprising shift in his political journey this year. Having resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) earlier this year, Soren is now representing the BJP, a move that could significantly impact the electoral dynamics in the state.
Soren’s switiching is seen as a strategic benefit for the saffron party, which has been working to expand its appeal among Jharkhand’s tribal communities, a demographic traditionally aligned with the JMM. His departure from the JMM, led by Shibu Soren and his son Hemant Soren, was fueled by dissatisfaction with the state government’s policies, which he claimed had failed to address tribal concerns.
Also known as "Jharkhand’s Tiger" for his instrumental role in the statehood movement of the 1990s, Champai Soren has respect and influence among tribal voters. His decision to switch the party could be a turning point in the BJP’s efforts to gain a stronger hold in a state where tribal votes often decide the outcome.
