Fans and fans of DJ Sumbody’s music took to social media with shocked messages and offered their condolences.
The artist, whose real name is Upa John Sefoka, died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
DJ Sumbody has been popular for a number of Amapiano hits, collaborating with artists such as Casper Nyovest, Busiswa, DJ Tira and Samthing Soweto. He was also the owner of a famous night club in Pretoria.
His management confirmed in a statement that DJ Sumbody was involved in the incident. Some social media users claim that he was shot in the car along with the driver.
His death is currently under investigation.
Details of his funeral and memorial service will be confirmed at a later date.
RIP: DJ Somebody
Upa musician John Sefoka, best known as ‘DJ Sambadi’, has died. #RIPDJSomebody pic.twitter.com/jRM9TLuojc
– Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 20, 2022
What a year 💔. Now Dj Somebody. What a wonderful gentle giant. Condolences to his loved ones. This is not correct. #DjSomebody
— Nandi Madida (@Nandi_Madida) November 20, 2022
this is extremely shocking and heart wrenching to the core… sambadi cared about his people, never took offense and was welcoming, funny, a con man and a game changer in entertainment and in many people’s lives. + he gave great advice… mfana pitori
we will miss you #ripdjsomebody pic.twitter.com/b9vbxvPv7s
— Lady Zamar (@Lady_Zamar) November 20, 2022
What the hell is actually going on!!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL IS IN THIS SOUTH AFRICA when people can just die!!!!! Just like that 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
What’s wrong here?#RIPDjSomebody 🕊️
— Refilwe Modiselle (@vanillablaq) November 20, 2022
