Kids in SouthAfrica had an opportunity to vote for their favourite celebs for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
The Nominees for this year awards were announced in a press briefing in Jo-Burg.
Nomzamo Mbatha, AKA, Siya Kolisi, Kagiso Rabada and Somizi were nominated in the Favourite South African Star category
Nigerian artist Davido is in the Africa nominee in the Favourite Global Music Star group.
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AKA is set to launch a music scholarship program for his followers named The Megacy Kid in partnership with MTV Base and Rise Academy South Africa.
This comes after the rapper donated R100,000 and food to students at WITS after students went on a hunger strike.
AKA made the announcement on Instagram with the post captioned: “@akaworldwide, @mtvbasesouth, and @riseacademysa are ready to help SA’s top aspiring young talent break into the music industry ????? Want to know what it takes to make it big? ?? We’ll teach you. ???????????? Enter the MEGACY KID competition and stand a chance to win one of two scholarships to RISE Academy and learn the ropes of the music industry as well as a slot to perform on stage at MY Megacy Over Everything Tour. ???? If you’re a DJ or a performer, this is for you. ???????? Go to www.megacy2019.com for more info ???????????? Let’s be famous. ?????? Terms and conditions apply.”
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AKA revealed the reasons as to why he will not be boycotting Gucci.
Gucci sparked outraged when they revealed a design that was accused of being blackface.
This led to a lot of American rappers boycotting the brand.
AKA posted pictures of himself in Gucci and some of his followers called him out.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 18, 2019
AKA responded to the followers by stating that,“The day I see Americans talk about Fees Must Fall then we can talk,”
He went further to explain himself in a series of tweets
Black Lives Matter. Very serious issue our brothers and sisters in America are facing … since boycotting Gucci is so important why are we not standing outside the US Embassy with placards? Tell us please … or even better … show us.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 18, 2019
Come my SA Gucci boycotters … how are you supporting the black lives matter movement and addressing the issue of police brutality in ‘Merica … tell us …
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 18, 2019
Ya now you lekker quiet. Leave me and my Gucci please … or go boycott whatever channel decides to still play oh shucks it’s Shuster because there’s tons of black face in there. You South Africans are worried about the wrong things 😂😂😂 Boycotting Gucci just to sound woke.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 18, 2019
For the better part of this year, fans have been speculating as to whether AKA and Dj Zinhle are back together.
They have been spending lots of time together and also allegedly went on a baecation.
Kairo’s parent are yet to confirm the reunion rumors, but the twitter FBI won’t give them a rest.
A twitter handle by the handle @The Real Housewives of Johannesburg Twitter page shared videos seeming to prove that they may be back together.
.In one video supposedly taken by AKA, a woman resembling DJ Zinhle is seen walking in the same direction as him, giving us only her back view, as he hypes her up.
“Oh, girl you’re fine as fuck, girl. Yeah!” he says
In another video, also seemingly taken by AKA, DJ Zinhle is seen checking herself out in the mirror while he asks her where she got her jacket from.
AKA asks: “Babe, where did you get this jacket?”
“This is Kiernan’s jacket, the diesel jacket that I’m wearing with my diesel boots. Don’t be too alarmed, thank you very much,” says DJ Zinhle as she walks away, leaving him in stitches.
You know they together TOGETHER, when mentioning wearing the others clothes is casual af… jah co parenting in 2019..#zeenation #aka #djzinhle @DJZinhle @akaworldwide #kairo #akinhle #southafrica oh hey @DIESEL pic.twitter.com/neMKp4nC5F
— Rhoj_realhousewivesofjhb (@Rhoj2018) February 12, 2019
Ohhhhh @akaworldwide and @DJZinhle are together TOGETHER!!! #OLEGIRL #AKA #zinhle #kairo #za pic.twitter.com/q99OSTcuxa
— Rhoj_realhousewivesofjhb (@Rhoj2018) February 9, 2019
Students from the University of Wits staged a campus shut down. This is after a number of NSFAS applications were rejected by the State funding agency. AKA thus took it upon himself to help them out.
He has now cast a spotlight to their problems.
I’ve been following the saga unfolding at WITS and I feel like something needs to be done for these kids. These are the very same people we ask for support from when we as public figures need something, yet our indifference and silence in times like these is deafening.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 10, 2019
I think we need to recognize that the government or the institutions will not have all the answers and that it’s up to us to HELP EACH OTHER … especially people in positions like mine.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 10, 2019
I have now donated R100 000 to the SRC Humanitarian fund and you will find us @ 13:15 at Knockando Residence Hall TOMORROW handing out some 🍔 and fries 🍟 & standing in solidarity with our people. I know that won’t fix all the issues facing our students but I think it’s a start.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 10, 2019
I hope this will make other celebrities, private citizens and leaders, STOP 🛑 and THINK 🤔 about what we can do to help these young people. This is not a political initiative, this is about demonstrating that WE are the only ones who can find solutions for our own problems.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 10, 2019
Special Olympics South Africa last month officially launched the #BackOurTeam campaign, a call to all South Africans to get behind the Special Olympics South Africa national team on the “Road to Abu Dhabi”.
AKA today confirmed his ongoing support during a visit to the Special Olympics South Africa offices in Johannesburg.
Following previous contributions to the organization in 2018, the hip hop superstar alongside his mother, Special Olympic ambassador Lynn Forbes committed to fully get behind the organization and adopt an athlete for the World Games this year.
His commitment includes financial support of R35 000 for one lucky athlete in addition to Reebok leisure for the athletes.
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Through the “Adopt an athlete campaign”, Special Olympics South Africa are calling on companies and individuals to adopt an athlete for R35 000 to ensure our athletes have the opportunity to compete with pride and are well equipped amongst the 7500 athletes attending.
AKA showed off his vosho skills on Instagram as part of the Powerball Dance Challenge.
The Ithuba National Lottery’s Powerball pot is currently a whopping R150 million and it even started the hashtag Powerball Dance Challenge on social media.
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There are speculations that AKA and DJ Zinhle are back together.
This comes after they both shared photos from their vacation which seemed more or less the same place.
Twitter CSI was quick to point out the similarities and conclude they are on Baecation.
Neither of them has confirmed a reunion as of yet but we are rooting for Kairo’s parents to get back together.
So all this time #Zinhle was thirsty when AKA was bonking Bonang & I thought she found a man? Iyoooo🙄🙄🙄 pic.twitter.com/64sV0zjxOt
— Thato Mzansi (@thatorula) January 14, 2019
.@DJZinhle gal you are hot ❤ and i also love that reflection on your sunglasses with the blond hair😆 perfect match pic.twitter.com/7KZXuv0tgt
— Moh (@mohshort) January 16, 2019
AKA is arguably one of the most outspoken celebs in the country and he doesn’t shy away from speaking his truth.
The rapper took to Twitter to share his sentiments on matters regarding politics.
He started by slamming the Democratic Alliance for their billboard which showcased Southafricans who were killed in the Marikana mines.
Honestly, this election, I’m going to vote ANC. But I don’t know why,” AKA admitted, “I feel like many people feel that way.
“I am ANC through and through but I need understanding and reassurance of what we stand for and where we are headed. Don’t be afraid to speak out, the ANC belongs to US. This is our ANC.” He said in a series of tweets
What if we printed the names of all the people who died under Apartheid and put that on a billboard. https://t.co/s8hxVH7VSS
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 16, 2019
Honestly, this election … I’m going to VOTE ANC … but I don’t know why. I feel like many people feel that way.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 16, 2019
I am ANC through and through but I need understanding and reassurance of what we stand for and where we are headed. 💚💛🖤 Dont be afraid to speak out … the ANC belongs to US. This is OUR ANC.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 16, 2019
Use your brain. Do you think I would be able to tweet that I’m not sure why I’m voting ANC if the ANC was paying me to tweet? https://t.co/A31BbaqpTM
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 16, 2019
But whatever party you decide you are behind 🗳 … YOU MUST REGISTER TO VOTE. It’s the very right to VOTE that generations of South Africans literally died for and we owe them at least that much. The Youth cannot be THAT disconnected from our history and our struggle. 🇿🇦
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 16, 2019
The MVP Awards took place at the Eko Convention Centre in Nigeria over the weekend. it saw two of our very own artists walk home with the biggest awards.
Musician Busiswa and AKA walked off with the awards.
Busiswa took to Instagram to express her excitement over winning the best female award. She wrote: “Bathi Sebenzis’ umuthi Lord! I want to caption this “NINYILE KE NGOKU” .. but I know not everyone knows my humor & how I would actually say that with a young eye roll, so in order not to sound rude I’ll just say, “I’m humbled.”
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In announcing his win, AKA wrote: “2019 is all about INTERNATIONAL tings.”
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A Twitter user decided to criticize AKA’s outfit he stated that the rapper should have done better in picking his outfit for the night, soliciting a response from the Fela in Versace hitmaker, who gave a break down of what each item he wore costs.
AKA gave his followers heart palpitations after revealing that he wore Versace sneakers (R20,000), G Star jeans (R8,000), a Chinatown Market sweater (R10,000), a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date on his left wrist (R110,000), another Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date for R250,000 and a gold chain which costs R12,000 – bringing the total to R410,000.
Versace sneakers. 20k. G star jeans. 8k. Chinatown Market sweater. 10k. Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust. 110k(left wrist) Rolex Oyster perpetual datejust big face bust down(250k) thin ass gold chain(12k) … kiss my ass attitude…. priceless. https://t.co/ergLBJrOMi
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 1, 2019
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AKA and Julius Malema seem to be in a good place after the rapper shared pictures of them hanging out in Polokwane recently.
The Fela in Versace hitmaker took to social media to share pictures of himself, Malema and his wife, Mantwa, hanging out in Polokwane, and thanked them for hosting him and “kind words”.
“Thank you for hosting us and for your kind words. God bless you and your family in 2019 and beyond,” he said.
Case closed. @Julius_S_Malema Thank You for hosting us and for your kind words. God Bless you and your family in 2019 and beyond. 💸 pic.twitter.com/WhNFY5onvj
— AKA (@akaworldwide) December 31, 2018
Just because its the New Year doesn’t mean that AKA left his chills in 2018.
A fan had to learn the hard way when he criticized the rapper’s outfit.
The fan called AKA out for his outfit at Fact Durban Rock, saying he was either “wasted” or plain “disrespectful” to his fans for showing up in that outfit.
The rapper replied with a tweet of his own, unpacking his outfit and revealing how much each piece costs.
The full outfits apparently cost a staggering R410 000.
“Versace sneakers. 20k. G star jeans. 8k. Chinatown Market sweater. 10k. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust. 110k(left wrist) Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust big face bust down(250k) thin ass gold chain(12k) … kiss my ass attitude…. priceless.” AKA’s reply read.
The rapper wasn’t done with the fan yet telling him; “Look at your own avatar. How are you giving me style advice? Like how fam? You’re wearing a tank top from Markhams and tweeting from Android,” he added.
Versace sneakers. 20k. G star jeans. 8k. Chinatown Market sweater. 10k. Rolex Oyster Perpetual datejust. 110k(left wrist) Rolex Oyster perpetual datejust big face bust down(250k) thin ass gold chain(12k) … kiss my ass attitude…. priceless. https://t.co/ergLBJrOMi
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 1, 2019
Look at your own avatar. How are you giving me style advice? … like how fam?!?! … you’re wearing a tank top from Markhams and tweeting from android. 😫 https://t.co/NipFF8ICKu
— AKA (@akaworldwide) January 1, 2019
AKA has taken to social media to air his disappointment at rowdy fans who pelted him with cans full of beer and put his life at risk while performing on stage at a music concert to celebrate Day of Reconciliation holiday.
AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, was the headline act at the “All White 80s Party” at Trimpak in Potchefstroom, North West, on Sunday.
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Comedy Central has announced that the next star to be roasted is none other than AKA. All this will take place in February 2019.
“THE SUPA MEGA @akaworldwide, is getting ROASTED!!! Will he come out a fella in BURNT Versace, or will the end be a victory lap?? Get those tickets and come witness the HEAT. #RoastofAKA @showmaxonline ,” they wrote.
AKA then wrote saying the previous roasts will be nothing compared to his.
“Every roast before this was practice. Take a seat, Bon Appetite,” he said.
His roast will take place at the Teatro, Montecasino in Johannesburg. Tickets are available to the public from computicket.
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In an interview with DJ Fresh and Somizi on Metro FM’s Fresh Breakfast AKA revealed the people he would love to see roast him.
He also requested that Kairo and Dj Zinhle be kept out of it.
“I want Somizi on the panel, I want Pearl Thusi, I want Dbanj [and] maybe if Cassper Nyovest [wants to do it], he can get on the panel. Maybe we can even get Queen B on the panel,” he told the Fresh Breakfast team.
The Comedy Central Roast of AKA in partnership with Showmax was announced on Thursday and will take place at The Teatro at Montecasino on 21 February 2019.
Filming of the Comedy Central Roast of AKA will be open to the public and tickets are available from Computicket for R300.
Musician AKA will be in Wentworth for something other than music. He will be visiting the Austerville Community centre where he is set to deliver a motivational speech to youngsters in the area.
He announced on social media that he will be at the centre during the day before performing at a local club. All this will be happening this weekend.
“I will be in Wentworth, speaking to the kids, the youth. Giving back. Make sure you’re there. Do not miss out. Once in a lifetime,” AKA said.
He will be at the Community Centre from 1pm on the 15th of December.
The entry is free.
AKA is still making business moves even after parting ways with the Beam group.
The rapper took to Twitter to make the major announcement.
“Great news for me today finally … the app that launched as the Beam World App … is now officially the AKA WORLD APP … This means I can now concentrate on giving you guys the BEST, most exclusive content”.The tweet read.
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We all thought All Eyes On Me would be AKA’s last album. Thankfully, it is not. He just partnered with SONY Music Africa and Vth Season. This is a long-term global deal.
“I am proud to announce my new partnership with SONY Music Africa and Vth Season. This is a long-term global deal that will take my music to new heights for many albums to come! Cheers to the future!” shared AKA.
The partnership will thus ensure AKA’s music and brand has market all over the world. Vth Season will handle all of his bookings and touring outside the country. Sony Music Africa on the other hand will license his music globally and support exclusive event properties to be announced in 2019.
“There’s never been a stronger combination than Vth Season and AKA, and we are happy to be a part of it once more. We all know that AKA is a great musician and we are excited to bring that to the world,” shares Raphael Benza of Vth Season.
“We are very excited to have Kiernan Forbes back in the family. There is no doubt that AKA is one of the best and brightest that South Africa has ever produced, and we believe that, in partnership with ourselves, we have the ability to export the AKA brand, as well as many other talented artists that we have on our books, to the world. Here’s to many exciting things to come! Welcome back to the family, Kiernan Forbes!” expresses Refiloe Ramogase, General Manager of Sound African Recordings, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa.
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