By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Amapiano music pioneer Oupa John Sefoka, who was popularly known as DJ Sumbody, has died in the early hours of Sunday morning in Johannesburg.
Sefoka who broke into the industry with his hit track, Monate mpolaye featuring musician Cassper Nyovest, was on his way from a performance in Woodmead.He was due to perform at the All White Veuve Clicquot Picnic on Sunday.
It has been reported that Sefoka died in a hail of bullets.
Police received a complaint about a shooting incident at the corner of Woodmead Drive and Woodland Drive at approximately 00:30.
“Upon arrival at the scene, police found two people inside a VW Golf with gunshot wounds. Both victims, a driver, and a passenger were certified dead on the scene.
“It was reported that the third victim, who was driving a BMW X5, was taken to the nearest medical care center after sustaining gunshot wounds.”
“The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.”
Sumsounds Music confirmed the amapiano pioneer’s death in a statement on Sunday.
“Artist and musician DJ Sumbody has died. Details of his untimely death 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.”
The statement adds that the Sefoka family “have kindly requested privacy” as “investigations are still ongoing”.
Family spokesperson Mmanake Mokotimi also confirmed Sefoka’s passing but did not share further details.
Mokotimi said more information will be shared during the course of the day.
The family said details of his memorial service and funeral would be released in due course.