In a powerful gesture that speaks volumes about love, memory, and legacy, Lynn Forbes recently gifted Sylvester Motsoane, father of the late Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, a pair of the newly launched SNEAKA by AKA — the signature sneaker created in honour of her late son, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes.
Taking to social media, Lynn wrote:
“It’s always a good day when I get to spend time with Tibz’s dad, Sylvester. Today I got to give him his pair of SNEAKA’s and he can’t wait to wear them to his next game of darts.”
The heartfelt moment is more than just a shoe handover — it’s a deeply symbolic act that bridges the legacies of two men whose lives and brotherhood left a permanent mark on South African hip hop.
The SNEAKA, designed in collaboration with Reebok and the Forbes family, is a carefully curated tribute to AKA’s iconic style, vision, and influence. Each pair carries emotional weight, especially for those who stood beside him on his journey.
For Sylvester Motsoane, receiving this pair isn’t just about owning a limited-edition sneaker — it’s about honouring the bond between his son Tibz and AKA, two brothers in music and in life, both tragically lost in a senseless shooting in Durban in February 2023.
Lynn’s gesture turns a fashion item into a personal memento — a way of keeping Tibz and Kiernan’s spirits alive in everyday life. And for Sylvester, the thought of wearing them to his next game of darts makes the moment even more personal and heartfelt.
Joining Lynn and Sylvester was longtime friend Farah Fortune, who was present “in the early days” alongside Tibz and AKA. As Lynn shared in her caption, the morning was filled with “so many stories, moments of reminiscing and shared grief.” The trio’s time together was a celebration of the lives behind the legends — a reminder that healing happens in community.
With every pair of SNEAKA that reaches someone who loved AKA or Tibz, the legacy continues — not just as a musical influence, but as a shared emotional experience. In giving Sylvester his pair, Lynn Forbes didn’t just pass on a sneaker. She passed on a story — one of friendship, loss, and the enduring power of love.
The SNEAKA is more than footwear — it’s memory in motion.
Rest in Power, Tibz and Supa Mega.
