UK News

RAPPER CB FOUND GUILTY OF AHMED DEEN-JAH MURDER

RAPPER CB FOUND GUILTY OF AHMED DEEN-JAH MURDER
UK News

RAPPER CB FOUND GUILTY OF AHMED DEEN-JAH MURDER

RAPPER CB FOUND GUILTY OF AHMED DEEN-JAH MURDER

Drill rapper Lekan Akinsoji, widely known by his stage name CB, and his associate Sundjata Keita have been found guilty of the brutal murder of 21 year old Ahmed Deen Jah, also known by the nickname Grinna, in a shocking gang related attack that took place in 2017.

The verdict was delivered at the Old Bailey after a lengthy trial, nearly eight years after the killing occurred. Both Akinsoji and Keita, now aged 27, were convicted of murder following the presentation of graphic evidence, including CCTV footage capturing the deadly assault in chilling detail.

According to the prosecution, Akinsoji was identified as the individual who carried out the fatal stabbing, while Keita acted as a lookout, helping to execute the planned attack. The prosecution presented a timeline of events and used extensive surveillance footage to support their case, showing the pair arriving in a stolen black Mercedes, chasing their target, and fleeing shortly after the stabbing.

Lekan Akinsoji aka CB

The fatal incident occurred on the afternoon of April 2, 2017, in Custom House, East London. Ahmed Deen Jah had stepped out of his home to purchase a lighter from a nearby off licence, known as BJ Wines. Moments later, he was ambushed by two men dressed in black, who leapt out of the vehicle and began to pursue him.

The CCTV footage, later shown to jurors, depicted Deen Jah sprinting back into the shop in a desperate attempt to escape. A violent struggle ensued inside the premises, during which Deen Jah was stabbed in the heart. Despite the swift arrival of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at 3:49 PM, just 130 metres from his front door.

The Crown Prosecution Service stated that the killing was not a spontaneous altercation, but rather a calculated, targeted attack stemming from rivalries between two East London gangs. The conflict, described as long running and bitter, led the defendants to carry out what is known in gang culture as a “ride out” a premeditated drive into enemy territory with the intent to hunt down and attack rival gang members.

Sundjata Keita (accomplice)
“This was not a spontaneous act of violence, but a carefully planned attack carried out against the background of street rivalries between two East London gangs,” said Prosecutor Anthony Orchard KC. He explained to jurors how the defendants acted with clear intent and coordination, executing a revenge driven assault with deadly consequences.

Lekan Akinsoji, already known to police and the criminal justice system, was serving a 20 year prison sentence at the time of the trial for a separate case involving conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a firearm, dating back to 2018. His involvement in the drill music scene had previously drawn controversy, particularly for lyrics that appeared to glorify violence. One such lyric “no face no case” was cited by prosecutors as an example of his apparent disregard for law and order.

With this new conviction for murder, Akinsoji now faces the real possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison. The judge is expected to deliver sentencing later this month, where both he and Keita will learn the full extent of their punishment.

Both men have been remanded in custody until sentencing. Legal analysts suggest the case is likely to raise renewed concerns over the influence of gang culture and violent drill music in the UK, particularly among young men in urban communities. The use of lyrics and social media in gang conflicts has been widely debated, with critics arguing that music often reflects and sometimes fuels real world violence. As the judgement was handed out, Ahmed Deen Jah’s family, who have waited years for justice, were present in court.

read also

October 10, 2025

‘I FOUGHT TOOTH AND NAIL TO KEEP HIM LOCKED UP’ – DUNDEE MURDER SUSPECT’S FATHER SPEAKS OUT!

SIR LENNY HENRY CALLS FOR £18 TRILLION SLAVERY REPARATIONS FOR BLACK BRITONS

READ