AKA goes bananas and buys his own Durban restaurant

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known by his stage name AKA, announced via Twitter on 9 December that he is now a part owner of Durban Restaurant Cuba Lounge Blk. 

AKA renamed the restaurant and nightclub to Cuba Lounge Blk. The venue, formerly known as Cuba Lounge, is at the Moses Mabhida Stadium complex opposite Suncoast, one of Durban’s most popular casino and entertainment areas. 

AKA CREATES BUZZ FOR CUBA LOUNGE BLK

AKA showed his excitement for his new “secure the bag” move through a series of tweets to his 4.7-million followers. 

His first tweet was a teaser the day before, in which he said he would announce the “most ambitious move” of his career thus far. 

Tomorrow I announce the most ambitious move of my career thus far. I’m excited.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) December 8, 2020

On Wednesday he tweeted a poster image for the launch of his new banana-flavoured Cruz vodka. 

This Saturday we launch @Cruzvodka #BananaDeluxe at @cubaloungeblk located inside the Moses Mabhida Stadium Complex. Why is this launch different … well, because I’m launching in my own venue. pic.twitter.com/p7olR1zDFG

— AKA (@akaworldwide) December 9, 2020

WATCH: AKA drops video of his fancy food and drinks:

I am now part OWNER of my very own spot @cubaloungeblk … take a look … #AKAgoesBananas 🍌 pic.twitter.com/yORCVDcmc2

— AKA (@akaworldwide) December 9, 2020

He then tweeted that having his own vodka was not enough — he needs his own venue for his fans to enjoy it in. 

For me having my own Vodka is not enough … I now need my very own venue for you to experience it in. This has now been achieved with @cubaloungeblk … pic.twitter.com/zeuIOFLCzt

— AKA (@akaworldwide) December 9, 2020

AKA also revealed his new venture may be the reason he moves to KwaZulu-Natal.

It’s possible I might have to be based in Durban. https://t.co/S3JLl320GY

— AKA (@akaworldwide) December 9, 2020

TWITTER REACTS TO AKA’S NEW RESTAURANT 

AKA’s fan base, The Megacy, was all for the star’s bold move and jumped in with their support. 

These kind of moves need to be applauded pic.twitter.com/Dz4narOotO

— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 (@TheEqualizer404) December 9, 2020

Yaaaaaas, I know my Mega!! This is a phenomenal achievement!! Congratulations Kiernan, I love this for you and I can't wait to dance my shoes off @cubaloungeblk 💃🥂#Bhovamania 🐺💜

— Nguvi Mberirua (@NguviNM) December 9, 2020

AKA’S NEW BANANA VODKA

AKA unveiled the new banana vodka that he was adding to his Cruz collection in November. He will officially launch the limited-edition flavour on Saturday 12 December at Cuba Lounge Blk. 

However, not all tweeps were impressed with AKA’s creation. The banana-flavoured drink’s packaging has been compared to the traditional drink Mageu and hairspray.

The combos are communicating. Banana Deluxe #BananaDeluxe pic.twitter.com/pW393aKCRH

— John Wick (@SamuelBhebe) November 10, 2020

Had to look twice😂. Weldone Supermega🏆🏆💯. pic.twitter.com/HRmlPA6hck

— 🧁💉Titi💉🧁 (@ThisgirlTiti) November 10, 2020

Cuba lounge Blk is not the only big move AKA made in 2020. He also released a new album and a braai show on SABC.

NEW ALBUM BHOVAMANIA

AKA released a 13-track album, Bhovamania, on 6 November with features from Sho Madjozi, Moozlie and L-Tido. This is his fifth album following his 2018 release Touch My Blood. 

#BHOVAMANIA @liveamp 🐺💜 pic.twitter.com/jWsiyallnW

— AKA (@akaworldwide) November 22, 2020

‘THE BRAAI SHOW WITH AKA’

The Braai Show with AKA takes a look at what it means to be young and free in Mzansi by taking a glance into the lives of South African personalities hosted by the Fela In Versace hitmaker. 

The show will see SA A-listers such as Somizi this season.

The show first aired on 12 November on SABC 1. AKA reposted tweets of his shows stats on his Instagram, which indicate The Braai Show with AKA had 2.8-million views in the first episode.