Renowned rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has been shot and killed in Durban.The famed hip-hop star was just 35.AKA had been in eThekwini for a performance.

KwaZulu-Natal police say the multi-award winner and his bodyguard were leaving a restaurant on Florida Road when the suspects opened fire on them.

Two murder dockets are being investigated. Super Mega is known for hits like Fela in Versace, Composure and Run Jozi.

He'd won many accolades throughout his career, including the Best Male Artist Award at the SA Music Awards in 2012.

He was nominated for Best International Act twice at the BET Awards.