 A.K.A.'s Friends Speaks Out Valani Quayama says Kiernan Forbes was at his happiest on Friday night. Quayama is one of the people who were with the slain rapper, also known as A.K.A., during his last moments. The rapper and his former manager, Tavello Tipsmosin, were shot outside Quayama's restaurant. Quayama says A.K.A. had big plans for his music career this year. Forbes had told Quayama that he would promote his restaurant. He was excited about being in Durban, says Quayama. It is so so sad, I am sad that it happened here.