Kiernan Jarryd Forbes known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper. Born and raised in Cape Town, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2010).

Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums which include Levels (2014), Touch My Blood (2018), Bhovamania (2020), and the collaborative album with Anatii, titled Be Careful What You Wish For (2017).

In April 2018, Forbes was featured as a special guest on WWE Live events, which were held in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

On 10 February 2023, Forbes was shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban.