Today is DJ Sumbody, real name, Oupa John Sefoka's memorial service. Friends, family and supporters gathered dressed in all white to celebrate the flashy life of the Amapiano pioneer. Faith Nketsi has reacted to his death with heartbreak saying theirs was on a sibling level.
DJ Sumbody died in a hail of bullets in Woodmead, Gauteng on his way to a gig. He and his driver both died on the scene. Today, his life is being celebrated and will be laid to rest in September 26.
Faith Nketsi took to Twitter to speak about how heartbroken she is following his passing. She said she was preparing to got to Ayepyep but was met with the realization that he is gone.
"What a slap in the face. I almost asked Andzelo if Sumbody confirmed Ayepyep. Ntate Oupa hle. yo shem. I can’t believe he’s gone. I’m so thankful to him for everything. Lol we fought like siblings and we made up like siblings. I’m going to miss you so much," she tweeted.
He will be sent to his final resting place on November 26 at the Ga-Masemola, Apel Four ways Cross.
What a slap in the face. I almost asked Andzelo if Sumbody confirmed Ayepyep😭😔🤧. Ntate Oupa hle 💔yo shem. I can’t believe he’s gone. I’m so thankful to him for everything. Lol we fought like siblings and we made up like siblings. I’m going to miss you so much
— faith Nketsi Njilo (@_faith_nketsi) November 23, 2022
Cassper Nyovest his close friend along with other celebrities, reacted to his untimely death and paid tributes.
“My beautiful brother, Ntja ya Kota!!! You broke my heart. I won’t lie, ha ke shapo. You had big big plans!!!” he wrote on Instagram.
On his Facebook page, he said, "Sometimes you called me Diddy, sometimes you called me Kanye. I still don’t know which one I prefer but I know one thing for sure, the bond we shared was special.
"You were always there for me and I was always there for you. I really can’t take the pain and I pray for healing, acceptance and understanding. Pelo yaka e botloko SumB. ANEVA JO!"
His family said his death was a result of jealousy from people. Speaking to Daily Sun, his aunt Motlalakadi Moshidi said,
"We are heartbroken. Our wounds will never heal," she said. "The people who did this, did it out of jealousy. He respected the elderly. He was always available to help the family."
A family friend Martha Kubyane told the publication that DJ Sumbody's mother is shattered, "His mother was shattered when he was talking on the phone."
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