AKA is a prominent South African rapper, singer, songwriter, businessman and sound engineer considered as one of the best hip-hop artists in Africa.

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes who is professionally known as AKA was born January 28th, 1988, in Cape Town, South Africa. Not much is known about his father, however, his mother’s name is Lynn Forbes.

AKA shot onto the entertainment scene in 2005 after being nominated for a KORA Award while he was still with his high school hip hop group, Entity. He has since established himself as a major force in Africa’s entertainment industry.

AKA’s unique talent got him named the Best Hip Hop and Best Male Artist of 2012 in South Africa. He was also named South Africa’s Hottest Urban Artist of 2013. He has been nominated for Channel O Music Awards and has won South African Hip-Hop Awards including Metro FM awards.

AKA Profile Summary

Full Name: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes

Date of Birth: January 28th, 1988

Place of Birth: Cape Town, South Africa

AKA Age: 32 years old

Nationality: South Africa

Marital status: Single

Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter, businessperson, record producer

Height: 6 feet 1 inch

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

AKA Net Worth

AKA has a net worth estimated to be $12 million which he has been able to accumulate through his multiple music ventures and ambassadorial deal with Reebok.