Cultural protocol: Why is Murdah Bongz not attending AKA’s funeral?
A media statement by the Forbes family about details of the late rapper’s memorial and funeral arrangements, also stated that DJ Zinhle’s husband, Murdah Bongz, would not be in attendance.
CAPE TOWN – Media personality Bongani Mohosana, popularly known as Murdah Bongz, will not be at musician AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, funeral.
Mohosana is married to DJ Zinhle, and they have one child together.
The top female DJ also shares a daughter with the late AKA.
A media statement released by the Forbes family on Tuesday about the rapper’s memorial and funeral arrangements stated that due to cultural protocol, Mohosana will not be in attendance.
“We’d also like to acknowledge our extended family, the Mohosanas for their unwavering support during this time, as Bongani Mohosana will be in absentia.” reads the statement.
Press Statement: Memorial & Funeral Details
For Memorial Entry, click free ticket link below (limited access): https://t.co/4mzdxOa4Ep
Live Stream On YouTube: https://t.co/yr61NWt5o3 pic.twitter.com/MCpXYXwahM
‘ AKA (@akaworldwide) February 14, 2023
The news about Mohosana left social media users with some questions about the meaning behind the statement.
Those in the know were quick to educate us.
According to the Bapedi culture, Murdah Bongz cannot attend AKA’s funeral because both of them were romantically involved with Dj Zinhle.
It’s believed that if Murdah Bongz chooses to make an appearance, he might get sick and also pass away.
Bongz and aKa evidently had sexual intercourse with Dj Zinhle, culturally they can’t go to each others funerals.
and if Murda Bongz attend aKa’s funeral, he might get sick after… and that might lead to him dying also if he is not cured as soon as possible.
‘ ͏ ͏ ͏ (@poIai_) February 14, 2023
If we are being honest also, in Pedi Culture only Zinhle would allowed to attend because she was once lobolad. You don’t Bury your boyfriend or girlfriend in Pedi Culture. Pedi Culture is a bit tricky
‘ Mr Mello (@tebogo_mello) February 14, 2023
AKA and Bongani slept with same woman, cultural if he attended, especially the funeral he (Bongani) will follow (die) AKA after the funeral coz they shared same blood.
‘ Kelly Maluleke (@KellyMaluleke3) February 15, 2023
You can not bury someone you shared a partner with.
‘ BadGirl???????? (@MamogoM_) February 14, 2023
African culture,they are actually protecting him from the consequences of not following this protocol.
‘ TL EMPORIUM (@LMthembi) February 14, 2023
Even women. My uncle had 2 baby mamas in the same village, when one died the other was told not to set foot outside after the hearse passes and that she’s not supposed to see the cemetery service she should remain in the house.
‘ Ofentse Maahlo (@girla_18) February 14, 2023
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