‘Well behaved’ AKA wins big in Dallas
All eyes were on rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, when he won two awards at the Annual African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas.
AKA. (Photo by Gallo Images / Anesh Debiky)
Hosted by Ugandan comedienne Anne Kansiime and Nigeria’s Basketmouth on Saturday night, the award ceremony saw the controversial rapper scoop “Best Male Southern Africa”, beating rap rival Cassper Nyovest and South African singer Donald as well as Botswana’s Zeus, Zambia’s Slap Dee, Zimbabwe’s Stunner, Namibia’s The Dogg and Botswana’s Vee.
He also won another award for “Best Collaboration” for his hit track “All Eyes On Me” featuring Burna Boy, Da L.E.S & J.R.
After winning the awards, AKA tweeted:
https://twitter.com/akaworldwide/status/653102896377032704
https://twitter.com/akaworldwide/status/653080625621045248
South African songstress Yvonne Chaka Chaka was also in attendance and performed at the ceremony. She tweeted “such a nice a well behaved boy. Dallas give it to Aka.”
@akaworldwide @afrimma so nice to share the stage with u son. #Dallas pic.twitter.com/1M8KysV5fs
— Yvonne Chaka Chaka (@YvonneChakaX2) October 11, 2015
@akaworldwide @afrimma such a nice a well behaved boy. Dallas give it to Aka. pic.twitter.com/LWk4fV7itm
— Yvonne Chaka Chaka (@YvonneChakaX2) October 11, 2015
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