AKA’s Mass Country album out on 24 February

The announcement was made by AKA’s family in a statement following the killing of the artist in Durban on 10 February. The family said they made a decision to go ahead with the release of the 14-track project to honour AKA’s legacy. As per AKA’s wishes, the album will be preceded by the release of a single titled ‘Company’ featuring Nigerian artist Kiddominant.

“The team was extremely blessed to work so closely on this project with AKA,” Mass Country manager and co-executive producer Nivo said. “We spent a lot of time mapping out this roll-out and creating all the content we have under his direction. AKA worked tremendously hard on this project.

“He put his heart and soul into it, and we were blessed that he got the opportunity to map out this entire roll-out and approve all the elements, so what will be coming out will be as per his direction and his vision. We thank his family for their faith in the entire team working on this project.”

AKA’s team Vth Season, The T Effect and Sony Music Entertainment Africa will manage the release of the album, with support from the family.

Sony Music Entertainment Africa managing director Sean Watson said: “Our hearts are broken. We’ve lost not only an icon but someone who was dear to us as a member of the Sony family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones as we all traverse this difficult time of mourning the loss of a dearly beloved and respected artist. All of us at Sony Music convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, friends, the Megacy and South Africa.”

Long-time friend, advisor and business partner at Vth Season Raphael Benza said: “Kiernan worked very hard on this project. The energy and the expectations from the Megacy fuelled him to make a masterpiece. We are delighted, even at our saddest moment, to share the music he left behind for us for eternity... long live, Supa Mega, live long. The world will never forget AKA and that’s a promise.”