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Rapper AKA’s memorial service commence in Johannesburg

The Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg has opened for popular South African rapper AKA’s memorial ceremony to commence.

Long queues of people had gathered to pay their respects.

The star, who’s real name is Kiernan Forbes, was shot dead a week ago in Durban in what police say was a targeted killing.

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Police are searching for two men who were caught on surveillance cameras carrying out the shooting.

Large numbers of people are expected to attend the memorial ceremony or follow the event online.

Source: BBC

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