Oupa artist and musician John Sefoka popularly known as DJ Sumbody has died. His management confirmed that the DJ died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
His death is currently under investigation. Fans took to social media to offer their condolences to the Amapiano hitmaker. DJ Sumbody rose to fame in 2018 with his hit song “Monate Mpolaye”.
Family representative Mmanake Makotimi also confirmed the DJ’s death but declined to share more details.
Makotimi says more information will be released to the public throughout the day.
Meanwhile, social media users took to Twitter to express their condolences to Sefoka’s family and friends.
Life is not guaranteed, imagine uphuma uyosebenza with the hope of returning home uzophumula kanti neks. No more Ashi Ntwela? horrible, cruel world yes. DJ Somebody pic.twitter.com/XblZWwtu7a
— Philosopher (@NDIMZIN) November 20, 2022
Rest well lazy man.
Rip Dj somebody.
🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 pic.twitter.com/jwHXQ3iZkA— A$ap Daddy (@DustyStreetzz) November 20, 2022
RIP Dj Sumbody 💔 they didn’t need your car, they wanted you to make it. 😭😭😭💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/ujWaDfViM2
— ❤_Blue_Hope_❤ (@inderstandnow) November 20, 2022
Dj somebody left pic.twitter.com/7V8RLFs5X4
— LeBzA (@Aubreyselowa1) November 20, 2022
Cassper Nyovest lost two of his best friends in 10 months. First it was Ricky Rick and now it’s DJ Somebody. It must be tough for him, especially with his Fill Up Mabatho event just two weeks away. Life is unfair and too short. Let’s love each other #RipDjSomebody
— Tšhegofatšo 📿📿🐾 (@MaabuleM) November 20, 2022
There’s no way a DJ is going to stay the day before his annual white party
I refuse to believe— Shoes wadi VIBES🔥 (@papimojaps) November 20, 2022
DJ Sumbody, born 9 June 1980, is a well-known South African DJ and music artist.
In 2018, the DJ released a song titled Monate Mpolaye that rocked the South African music scene. He has also released several albums which include Ashi Nthwela.
DJ Sumbody has collaborated with various artists including Kwaito legend Thebe, DJ Tira and Casper Nyovest.
Apart from being a musician, the businessman who also founded AyepAyep Lifestyle lounge.