Benni McCarthy: ‘AKA could’ve gotten me back into music’
Benni McCarthy reveals that the closest person that could’ve gotten him back into music was slain rapper AKA.
Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy opens up his bond with late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes.
BENNI MCCARTHY OPENS UP ABOUT KIENAN FORBES
The football legend Benni McCarthy revealed on 5FM Breakfast show on Wednesday, 4 December that the only person who could’ve convinced him to return to music was AKA.
McCarthy says in a video shared by SABC’s media personality Xoliswa Zondo: “The closest person that could’ve probably gotten me back into music or doing anything remotely closely relate to, was the late AKA.”
“He was someone that was really special, we had a bond, me and him so we would always be in contact. I was completely devastated when I found out what happened. I don’t think there’s a person in the music industry now or anywhere that can convince me. If I were to do anything, it would have been with Kiernan,” adds McCarthy.
‼️‘The closest person that could’ve gotten me back into music was the late AKA’- Benni McCarthy‼️
Benni talks about his bond with Kiernan Forbes and how devastated he was after his tragic passing pic.twitter.com/4ggsxpMedc
— Xoli Zondo (MBA) (@XoliswaZondo) December 4, 2024
FOOTBALL LEGEND MOURNS AKA
IOL revealed in 2023 that Benni McCarthy was heartbroken by the death of multiple award-winning artist Kieran “AKA” Forbes.
“I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of my bro Kieran Forbes, My condolences to Kieran’s family and little girl. RIP Young Kid,” wrote McCarthy on his Instagram account.
The publication also revealed that McCarthy and Forbes were first spotted together on one of AKA’s most famous songs ‘Jealousy’ in 2014. The pair continued to show support for each other for nearly ten years.
McCarthy also revealed on his social media that he was the late rapper’s biggest fan and like an older brother to him.
My first radio interview after winning an SA Radio Award is with none other than BENNI MCCARTHY!
We chatted about his stint with Man United as forwards coach, his possible move to coach in the MLS, debunking Sundowns rumours and his tribute to AKA on @5FM pic.twitter.com/7algtugQyO
— Xoli Zondo (MBA) (@XoliswaZondo) December 4, 2024
