You landed on this page probably because you want to know the net worth of AKA. Well that’s exactly the topic we going to discuss in this post.
In our previous articles we have discussed the net worth of popular South African musicians, DJs and actors some of which includes DJ Black Coffee net worth, Die Antwoord Net worth, Kwesta Net worth and man more.
Did you know AKA is listed among one of the riches rappers in the country? Let see how much this amazing South African rapper (AKA) makes from his music. Also included in the article is
- AKA Music career
- AKA Family (wife and children, if any)
- AKA Businesses, assets and investments
- AKA Awards, Albums and many more
Who is AKA?
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known in the music seen and professionally as AKA is a South African rapper, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Age: 32 years
Nationality: South African
Parents: Lynn Forbes
Children: Kairo Forbes
AKA Music career
He gained prominence after the release of song titled “Victory Lap” off his debut album, “Alter Ego” in 2011. He’s continued to chalk more successes for himself in the industry by releasing about 6 albums and several songs.
AKA originally started his music career from a hip pop group called Entity. The group consisted of himself and two other friends namely Vice Versa and Greyhound. In 2006, the group received a nomination for the best hip pop group in the KORA Music Awards.
Few years on, AKA decided to go solo till date.
AKA Net Worth & Source of Income
The rapper makes most of his money from music and entertainment. This is directly from proceeds from tours, concerts, endorsement deals, awards, album sales, music sales, ambassadorial deals, amongst others.
His Victory Lap album was certified gold by RiSA for its commercial success.
He’s had endorsement and business deal with big companies such as Vodka, WWE and Comedy Central Roast. Through these deals, he’s able to bank some extra cash.
Aside active music AKA is an entrepreneur.
AKA Businesses & Assets
Right after breaking up from his former music group, the rapper went on to study sound engineering and co-founded IV League with his other friends. Through this initiate several recognizable and hit songs were churned out.
He owns a mansion, cars and several other properties to his. This shows how successful AKA is.
Awards and nominations
Awards won
- 18th South African Music Awards
- African Muzik Magazine Awards
- MTV Africa Music Awards
- 21st South African Music Awards
- 4th South African Hip Hop Awards
- 15th Metro FM Music Awards
- 2019 Kids’ Choice Awards
- Namibia Annual Music Awards 2019
- 26th South African Music Awards
Nominations received
Albums and Songs
Album released by this amazing artist include:
- Altar Ego
- Levels
- Touch my blood
- Be careful what you wish for
- Anatii
Family and personal Life
Forbes started a romantic relationship with DJ Zinhle in 2014. Through that, they had a daughter named Kairo born on 8th July 2018.
The couple broke up in later 2019 after several rumors of infidelity popped up