AKA: New album Mass Country' will be released as planned

AKA: New album Mass Country' will be released as plannedAKA's new album, Mass Country,' will be dropped as planned on 24 February, as Supa Mega approved all the plans.

by Mariette van Niekerk

16-02-2023 12:04

in Entertainment

Supa Mega mapped out and approved the roll-out of the new album. Image: Thotloetso Kutlwano Mogotsi | Instagram.

AKA's highly anticipated latest album, Mass Country, is due for release as planned.

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Kiernan Jarryd Forbes' (AKA) family confirms the release after the rapper and Tebello Tibz' Motsoane was tragically gunned down outside a Durban restaurant on Friday night, 10 February.

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MASS COUNTRY' ALBUM DUE FOR RELEASE ON 24 FEBRUARY Since the slain hip-hop artist's death, social media was a flood of conspiracy theories, and fans also speculated about the release of his upcoming album.

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Earlier today, AKA's family released a statement confirming his latest album, Mass Country will be dropped as planned.

The Supa Mega. Image: Thotloetso Kutlwano Mogotsi

The family continues to celebrate the life of their son. To honour his legacy, they are choosing to continue with the release of the Mass Country album on 24 February 2023 as planned, the statement reads.

In the last two years Mass Country has become AKA's entire world. The Supa Mega constantly kept the album release momentum and anticipation high.

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According to Nivo, manager and co-executive producer on the project, AKA put his heart and soul into the project.

The rapper also had the opportunity to map out this entire roll-out and approve all the elements, he continues.

As per Kiernan's wishes, the next single release will be Company' alongside longtime collaborator and friend Kiddominant, scheduled for release this Friday the statement continues.

The single was recorded in Los Angeles during his January holiday, it concludes.

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FANS EAGERLY AWAIT ALBUM'S RELEASE Since the announcement fans are gearing up in excitement.

to think this is the last time we ll ever hear new Music from made by the king himself

Megacy forever

Thabang monama (@TeddyNavigator) February 16, 2023

Give thanks! Long Live egacy Live Long

Mika el (@MikeyMashila) February 16, 2023

we streaming this album like theres no tomorrow as soon as it gets out !!

fuego dont play (@tumifuego) February 16, 2023

AKA said this would be the biggest album ever And I believe him

I Am Zindzi Mandela (@busi24) February 16, 2023

AKA launched the album's pre-orders with the release of his latest single, Prada, featuring Khuli Chana.

The track followed the release of the mega-hits Lemons (Lemonade) and Paradise, featuring Musa Keys and Gyakie.

Paradise is inspired by a Valentine's Day fight between AKA and his girlfriend, Nadia Nakai, News24 reports.

AKA's public memorial service takes place on Friday, 17 February, at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Fans can follow the memorial service LIVE on the link below:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=e3WqbJjTpI0%3Ffeature=oembed

The rapper's private funeral service will be held on Saturday, 18 February.

ALSO READ: Prada': AKA drops Khuli Chana track, teases album release date

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