Official statement confirming the passing of Dj Sumbody. Rest in peace

It is sad that yet another talented artist has passed away. May Dj Sumbody rest in peace. The entertainment industry will never be the same.

Oupa John Sefoka who is popularly know as Dj Sumbody is a South African disc jockey(Dj), radio presenter, artist and media personality. He was born on the 9th of June in Pretoria.


 

 

 

He is well Known for his hit songs Ayepyep and Monate Mpolaye featuring Casper and many more artists. He had his primary and secondary education at Sunnyside Primary School, and Bokgoni Technical High School respectively. Which means he stayed in Pretoria throughout primary until tertiary. He then went on for his tertiary education at the Tshwane University of Technology but dropped out of school to pursue his dream of being a disc jockey.His net worth is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million since his career took off.

It’s sad that it was announced and confirmed that he passed away this morning, Sunday 20 November 2022. A popular blog on Instagram confirmed his passing after a family member released an official statement. Link of statement https://www.instagram.com/p/ClK2EDbDS_40Smq0ZhogiA2_nNcbBQz2k0hdTw0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Read full statement below.

The official Enca page also reported and confirmed his passing.

From the pictures circulating it shows that his car is covered in holes. See picture below

The family has asked to be given space to grieve. But friends and fans have already started sending their condolences. Nandi madida said in post ” What a year. Now Dj Sumbody. What a lovely gentle giant. Condolences to his loved ones. This is not right. #DjSumbody.”

Another person on Twitter said ” Life is really not fair. People work hard to better their lives and the moment they start reaping the benefits they are immediately taken away. This is an act of jealous. We need to do better as South Africans. Our brothers and Sisters are dying left and right. RIP DJ Sumbody.”