K.O releases ‘King Size’ featuring AKA, bringing fans an emotional reunion

by Kim Mathee

Hip-hop mogul Ntokozo Mdluli, who famously goes by K.O, has dropped his highly anticipated single King Size on his upcoming album, ‘I Think You Spoke Too Soon,’ featuring the late Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. The highly anticipated release is a homage to his longtime friend more than a year after AKA’s tragic passing, giving fans a moving reunion. 

Leading up to the release, the Skhanda Gawd kept fans on edge with hints about the collaboration promising that this feature would be a certified hit, and sharing that the upcoming mystery collaborator poured everything into making the record unforgettable.

Before releasing the single, the hip-hop mogul reflected on his journey with the late star, sharing a throwback to when they shot the Run Jozi music video together over a decade ago.

Captioning the post, “Shooting the Run Jozi video 10 years ago. New K.O & @akaworldwide at midnight,” K.O set the stage for an emotional release.

It’s safe to say that fans were excited by the highly anticipated release with many celebrating how the song captures AKA’s spirit and honours his legacy.

With King Size, K.O has gifted fans a timeless single that not only honours his friend but solidifies their shared impact on South African hip-hop.

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