‘I Thought He Was Shot In The Shoulder’: Nadia Nakai Opens Up About the Heartbreaking Moment She Learned of AKA’s Tragic Death
In an emotional interview on L-Tido’s YouTube podcast, renowned rapper Nadia Nakai bravely shared her heartbreaking experience and the devastating loss of her boyfriend, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes.
Speaking for the first time since his passing, Nadia opened up about the moment she received the shocking news that would forever change her life.
Heartbroken Nadia Nakai Recounts Final Moments with AKA
Nadia Nakai revealed that she had spoken to AKA just moments before the tragic incident occurred. Recalling their last conversation, she described AKA’s joyful mood as he Facetimed her during Ayanda’s event, eagerly asking about her outfit.
AKA calls me in the greatest of spirits, ‘Baby, what are you wearing, let me see what you’re wearing, and then he said ok I’m gonna go get ready to go to the club’
Unbeknownst to both of them, it would be their final interaction. Only ten minutes later, Nadia was pulled aside by Don’s girlfriend, Azola Mon, who delivered the devastating news of his fatal shooting outside a restaurant on Florida Road, Durban.
Nadia Nakai revealed that initially, she struggled to comprehend the gravity of the situation, holding on to the hope that the injuries might be less severe.
And then literally, 10 minutes later, Azola comes to me and says she needs to talk to me, and she pulled me aside to tell me that Kiernan was shot. It didn’t register that she said he was shot fatally. I just thought he was shot in the shoulder, or the leg, but also I was like, what do you mean shot?
Overwhelmed by shock and disbelief, she immediately rushed out of the venue, accompanied by Azola, desperate for confirmation and answers.
I literally ran out of the venue, Azola came with me and I went home and we were waiting for confirmation. We got in the car and drove to Durban immediately, which was kinda pointless because there was nothing I could do, but I just had to get there.”
AKA’s Spiritual Transformation and Plans for the Future
During the interview, Nadia also shed light on AKA’s spiritual journey in the days leading up to his untimely death. Just two weeks prior, AKA had expressed his desire to shift away from club gigs and focus solely on performing at music festivals and launch events. Nadia shared that AKA’s spiritual connection seemed to intensify in his final days, leaving her with no doubt that he was deeply connected with God.
“It’s so difficult to explain the person Kiernan was when he was with me. I’m sure he was spiritual all his life, but I feel like closer to the end, he was so close to God that I have no doubt that he’s right next to God.”
Watch the video below for the full interview;