The families of both AKA and Tibz have released the details for the memorial services and funerals of deceased SA hip-hop icons AKA and Tibz.
AKA
AKA’s family share the following message:
“We as the Forbes family would like to acknowledge the outpouring of love we have received over the past few days. Kiernan wasn’t just loved by us as a family, but by the nation, as we’ve seen from loved ones, friends, industry colleagues, media tributes and the MEGACY.
“It is our wish to celebrate the life of Kiernan with those he touched and impacted through his gift of music. His memorial will therefore be open to the public as well as streamed online.”
AKA will be laid to rest in a private provincial funeral on Saturday, 18 February 2023
Memorial Details
Date: Friday, 17 February 2023
Time: 15:00 – 17:00 Location: Sandton Convention Center
Free ticket (limited access): https://www.webtickets.co.za/
To stream online, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Tibz
The memorial for Tebello’ Tibz’ Motsoane will take place at a special send-off ceremony on Thursday, 16th February 2023 at Sacred Heart College in Observatory, Johannesburg.
Close friends, family and selected media will gather for the special tribute which will be live-streamed.
His funeral will take place at a private ceremony over the weekend.
The Motsoane family are deeply moved by the national outpouring of love and support over the past few days. Financial contributions are welcomed by the family at this time
Memorial Details
Date: Thursday, 16th February 2023
Time: 17:00
Live-streamed link (To be advised on the day)
Funeral
Date / Time: TBC
