AKA’s tombstone: Understated elegance or ‘cheap’? [photos]
The Megacy are divided on the appearance of AKA’s ‘simple’ tombstone, which was erected immediately after his burial…
The unveiling of the tombstone of AKA – real name Kiernan Forbes – at his funeral service did little to bring closure to fans of the South African rapper following his death a week earlier.
In fact, it was a harsh reminder that Supa Mega – a name he was known affectionately as – was no more.
The hitmaker was laid to rest in a service on Saturday, 18 February, at the Westpark Cemetery. According to the SABC, the 35-year-old is buried at Heroes Acre amongst other stars like Joe Mafela and Hugh Masekela.
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TOMBSTONE ERECTED ON SAME DAY AS FUNERAL
Surprisingly, AKA’s tombstone was erected on the same day as his burial.
According to experts, while the practice is not unusual, it is recommended that a tombstone be erected after 6-12 months after the burial.
AKA’s five-star funeral service was facilitated by funeral parlour Broodie, who rolled out the red carpet for the hitmaker.
From a BMW motorcade to an elegant church and graveside set-up, it was clear that no expense was spared.
It was clear that many gave the tombstone design the thumbs up…
@FPolelo: “I love how they chose a simple but elegant tombstone.”
@AllAboutAyanda: “Beautiful tombstone – classy, understated, and I love that they put his AKA logo on it and his picture… Nothing over the top.”
@MTRADEBE_SA: “Black people, maybe learn to keep it simple”
·@LondolaniMakuya: “Rich people have nothing to prove. If it were someone from Limpopo, , we would see a glass room with sliding doors.”
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Others disagreed…
@MaducksS: “AKA’s tombstone is a cheap one.”
@theboy_Jippy: “With all the money he made, they couldn’t build a wall around his grave and a nice gate? I mean, he’s laying right there next to the street like how he went out.”
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