Friend says AKA’s big plans cut short

DURBAN - Philani Kweyama says Kiernan Forbes was at his happiest on Friday night.

Kwayema is one of the people who was with the slain rapper -- also known as AKA -- during his last moments.

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The rapper and his former manager, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane, were shot dead outside Kweyama's restaurant.

Kweyama says AKA had big plans for his music career this year.

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Forbes had told Kweyama that he would promote his restaurant.

"He was excited about being in Durban," says Kweyama.

"It is so so sad, I am sad that it happened here."