Popular entrepreneur and musician, DJ Sumbody was gunned down In Pretoria in the early hours of the morning according to reposts.
His family has already released a press statement reading “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 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.
Dj Sumbody is widely known as the owner of Ayep Yep and for the smash hit ‘ Monate Mpolaye’. Born Oupa John Sefoka was a multi-talented entrepreneur with an unwavering passion for his work. Famously known in the entertainment industry as DJ Sumbody, Oupa mastered the art of deejaying and creating shared memorable experiences that keep people entertained.His schooling career started at Sunnyside Primary School, matriculated at Bokgoni Technical High School in Atterigdeville, Pretoria where he learned the importance of investing in his brand, by doing morning taxi rounds to raise funds to buy himself vinyl’s. In 2006, he went to Tshwane University of Technology to further his studies as education was at the heart and mind of his parents. However, DJ Sumbody took the decision, without his parent’s support, to drop out of university in his second year of studies to pursue his dreams.
His persistence, commitment and drive to succeed earned him a job at one of the most influential youth community radio station in Tshwane, where he got his first break as a producer and presenter on his own show called “Mashaedi on the Engage” between 10pm-1am. This was after volunteering for 12 months, as a featured presenter on the Friday breakfast show with DJ Syco and Lee.
DJ Sumbody debuted his first house compilation disc in 2012 called “Larger Than House: Volume 1” released by 187 records distributed by Soul Candy. He completed his second house album titled “Larger Than House: Volume 2”. His incomparable talent and skill in the art of music became recognised by promoters who offered him opportunities to DJ in various events and annual events.
Knowing and believing that failure was not an option and remembering his fathers teaching, “Never divide your action, your passion is the route to your success”, DJ Sumbody never stopped striving for excellence.
