DJ and media personality Thuli Phongolo, is shuttered following the untimely passing of businessman and amapiano sensation Oupa John Sefoka, known as 'DJ Sumbody.
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The owner of Ayepyep lifestyle died in a hail of bullets in the early hours of Sunday morning 20 November, en route to play at a gig. His passing has sent shockwaves across the industry and several celebrities have paid tribute to him.
Taking to her Twitter account, Thuli Phongolo announced yesterday that she had canceled all her gigs last night to honor her late friend. "Unfortunately, I will not be able to honour my gigs tonight. I would like to pay respect to my dear friend @djsumbodysa & honour his life and the impact he had on my mine. The show doesn’t always have to go on, somethings are worth taking a pause for," she wrote.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to honour my gigs tonight. I would like to pay respect to my dear friend @djsumbodysa & honour his life and the impact he had on my mine. The show doesn’t always have to go on, somethings are worth taking a pause for. 🙏
— Thulisile Phongolo (@Thuli_P) November 20, 2022
@NhliziyoHenry "Well I think you can still honor your friend by showing up at the gig.. we've been seeing artists paying tribute to their friends in shows all over the world."
@Redeephined1 "Thuli, in this industry you pay respects to your friend by honoring your booking. Then you pay tribute with your set and end your set with Monate Mpolaye...
@kittyDuncannon "Could have played a set in his honor. He was a Dj after all and would have loved to see the show continue."
Well I think you can still honor your friend by showing up at the gig..we been seeing artists paying tribute to their friends in shows all over the world..
— Henry Nhliziyo (@NhliziyoHenry) November 21, 2022
Thuli, in this industry you pay respects to you friend by honoring your booking. Than your pay tribute with your set and end of your set with Monate Mpolaye...
— Kevin Russell (@Redeephined1) November 20, 2022
Thuli has hit back at the trolls calling them insensitive. "Some people are insensitive. This is no room to be sassy and throw nasty comments for whatever benefit of clout or baseless jabs. Stop it! Choose to be anchored by grace for once," she tweeted.
Some people are insensitive. This is no room to be sassy and throw nasty comments for whatever benefit of clout or baseless jabs. Stop it! Choose to be anchored by grace for once!
— Thulisile Phongolo (@Thuli_P) November 20, 2022
In a statement released by DJ Sumbody's death management, they shared: "Artist and Musician DJ Sumbody has died. Details of his untimely passing cannot be released but the artist named Oupa John Sefoka allegedly ran into an unfortunate incident that led to his passing in the early hours of Sunday morning, 20 November 2022.
"Details surrounding his passing cannot be disclosed as investigations are still ongoing. The Sefoka family and Sumsounds Music Management have kindly requested privacy during this difficult time and will release a statement in due course. Details of the funeral and memorial service will be confirmed. "
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