Tony and Lynn Forbes, who are rapper AKA’s parents, have made it clear that they are not associated with author Melinda Ferguson’s book When Love Kills.
They expressed their disapproval of the book’s intended publication and timing in a statement, calling it distasteful and opportunistic.
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Author Melinda Ferguson confirmed on social media that she has been working on a book about AKA and his late girlfriend, Anele Tembe.
Titled When Love Kills: The Tragic Tale of AKA and Anele, the book is set to be released soon. Ferguson described the process of writing the book as challenging and emotionally draining, admitting that it even strained her own relationship.
News of the book’s existence sparked a range of reactions from the public. Some South Africans expressed their agreement with AKA’s parents, criticizing the author for exploiting the couple’s pain for personal gain.
Others questioned the ethics of writing a book about someone without their consent and suggested that legal action should be taken.
However, not everyone was critical of the book. Some defended the author’s right to tell the story, arguing that it is a form of journalism and that people have the choice to read it or not.
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The controversy surrounding the book intensified when it was leaked on social media on the anniversary of Anele Tembe’s passing.
Under the comment sections, @tootsmathela, voiced their support for AKA’s parents, stating, “I agree with them. People who use other people’s pain for personal gain…hope the mega fans don’t buy it.” Another user, @proudly012, questioned whether the author could be sued for writing a book without consent.
On the other hand, @biejanka4 pointed out the timing of the book’s release and the subsequent interview as suspicious, suggesting that it may be a calculated move. Meanwhile, @xolisavuza urged people not to buy the book, describing it as nothing more than a tabloid filled with gossip.
Similarly, @khethiwecorettanchabeleng criticized the author for capitalizing on AKA’s tragic loss while the Forbes family is still grieving.
Amidst the divided opinions, @altheaphilander expressed sympathy for AKA’s family, acknowledging the insensitivity of capitalizing on someone else’s death without considering the feelings of the grieving family members.
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