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Slain rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes had so many surprises coming his way on Friday night, if only he lived another few hours and one of them was a spacious and beautiful birthday cake in the shape of the letters of his name.
Reports have revealed that Vashnie Naaido of Reservoir Hills, the owner of Cakes by Vee, revealed that the manager of YuGo contacted her early in February to order the cake.
He was shot and killed two hours after she delivered it to YuGo nightclub on Mathews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Road.
Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane, 41, an entrepreneur and celebrity author, was also killed in the incident, which occurred outside the Wish on Florida restaurant on Florida Road shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday.
Detailing her story Naidoo said: “I initially started making cakes for Club Rich in Springfield about 10 years ago. When their sister club, YuGo, opened, I started making cakes for them as well. These two clubs are known for hosting many celebrities.
“I have made cakes for Shekinah, Nadia Nakai, DJ Tira, Sbahle Mpisane, Andile Mpisane, Zakes Bantwini, Minnie Dlamini and DJ Merlon. But this was the first time I had baked for AKA.
“Even though AKA’s birthday was over (January 28), the cake was ordered and it was meant to be a surprise.
“The manager and I decided on the design. We wanted to make something different, something unique. We eventually decided to make cakes in the shape of AKA’s initials.
“The cakes were chocolate and vanilla flavoured and were decorated in black, gold, silver and white, so as to look classy and match the theme of the event.
“I was so excited that I told all my friends I was baking for AKA. Even though I was just the baker behind the scenes, baking for him was an accomplishment and great advertisement for my business.
“I delivered the cake on Friday at around 8 pm. I never spoke to or saw AKA in person before, so I had hoped to see him when I arrived. But he was not there, so I left.
“When I later found out about the shooting, I was shocked. I expected him to be celebrating his birthday at YuGo.
“AKA was a famous singer with so much to live for but his life was cut short in such a horrendous way. This is a great loss to South Africa’s music industry.
“AKA made a name for himself at a young age locally and internationally. My heart goes out to his little girl, Kairo.”
Forbes, 35, was scheduled to perform later that night at YuGo nightclub.
YuGo nightclub’s manager confirmed that he had contacted Naidoo and asked her to bake the birthday cake.