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South African Rapper AKA’s Fiancé Nelli Tembe Commits Suicide – Pics

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April 11, 2021

AKA’s Fiancé Nelli Tembe Is Dead, Commits Suicide By Jumping Out Of Window At Pepper Club Hotel

AKA, a South African hip hop superstar with multiple platinum albums, confirmed that his fiancee “fell” from a window in a high rise building. His gorgeous fiancee, Anele “Nelli” Tembe, 22, was pronounced dead on the scene.

The Tembes and AKA’s family, in a joint statement, confirmed Tembe’s “untimely passing”, calling her a, “… beloved fiancé, daughter, sister and daughter-in-law.

“We are still in shock and are dealing with our emotions, as she was an exceptional and gifted young woman, with so much life ahead of her. She had a sweet nature about her and was always nurturing to those around her,” a statement reportedly reads.

AKA's Fiancé Nelli Tembe Is Dead, Commits Suicide By Jumping Out Of Window At Pepper Club Hotel

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“Her fiancé, Kiernan Forbes, is currently inconsolable and is surrounded by family and closest friends. At this hour of our grief, we humbly request that our families be given privacy and time to heal.”

According to local reports, Nelli fell out of a window at the Pepper Club Hotel early this morning.

The police were called to the scene, but they would not confirm that AKA was a guest at the hotel out of respect for their privacy.

Here are pictures allegedly from the scene:

AKA's Fiancé Nelli Tembe Is Dead, Commits Suicide By Jumping Out Of Window At Pepper Club Hotel