On February 11, 2023, renowned South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes was shot dead in Durban, South Africa alongside his friend, chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.
In the aftermath of AKA’s death, his girlfriend, Zimbabwean DJ Nadia Nakai has been open about her grieving process. Now, she feels ready to move on three years later.
“AKA has been dead longer than I was with him when he was alive… I don’t want to spend the rest of my life loving a ghost,” she said. 
Recently, she gained attention for her collaboration with Amapiano artist Toss, sharing intimate images including a passionate kiss from an upcoming music video which she hopes will signal her readiness to date again.
During an interview on the L-Tido Podcast, she said:
“When Toss asked me to do the video, I did contemplate what people are going to say—but I need them to get used to the possibility of me dating someone else. I told myself I don’t want a public relationship ever again, but I’m such a lover girl that maybe I might not be able to control that,” she said.
“I feel like I’ve healed and moved on. I wanted the world to get used to that idea. I tested that—it was a case study, a bit. I want you guys to get used to the idea that I’m not going to die alone.”
“I’ve mourned, I’ve healed, I’ve been respectful in all of that. I’ve supported who I’ve been able to support. I gained my freedom. I’m ready to find love again—and I don’t want to feel like I’m judged for that.”
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Nadia explained that she was initially hesitant about public perception but wants to normalize the idea of her being in a new relationship. She emphasized her healing journey and her desire for companionship, stating that she does not want to live alone for the rest of her life.
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