Dj Sumbody funeral and memorial service details: When and where?

Amapiano pioneer Oupa John Sefoka, affectionately known as DJ Sumbody, will be laid to rest on Saturday, 26 November — according to a statement by the Sefoka family.

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The 38-year-old businessman and musician was gunned down along with one of his bodyguards in a hail of bullets in Woodmead, Johannesburg while on his way to a gig on Sunday morning, 20 November.

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MEMORIAL AND FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILS

The Ayepyep Lifestyle co-owner will be remembered during a memorial service on Wednesday, 23 November, at 10:00.

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According to the statement, the theme for this service will be all-white. However, the venue for the memorial service is yet to be confirmed, but it will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Links to streams on both platforms will be shared with the public on the day of the memorial.

DJ Sumbody’s family also announced that his burial will take place on Saturday in his home province, Limpopo, at Ga-Masemola, Apel Fourways Cross at 07:00.

“A lover of people and bringing premium experiences in the hood, his Veuve Clicquot All White parties were a testament of his passion of bringing culture, lifestyle, good music and showcasing amazing talent,” read parts of the statement.

TRIBUTES FOR DJ SUMBODY

Tributes and messages of comfort have been pouring in since the sad passing of the musician who was referred to as “the Mayor of Pitori” by his fans.

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The Iyamemeza hitmaker’s friend and Idols SA judge Somizi, shared his last conversation with him, which they had the day before was brutally murdered.

“His last words to me were don’t forget to wear white tomorrow coz it’s gonna look like we are in heaven,” Somizi wrote on Instagram.

“I am numb… I no longer know how to feel and react to the news of loss of loved ones… we definitely are living on borrowed time,” he said.

Rapper Cassper Nyovest, who was also good friends with DJ Sumbody, shared a video of the late star on the set of his Billiato advert.

“My beautiful brother, Ntja ya Kota! You broke my heart. I won’t lie, ha ke shapo (I’m not OK). You had big plans,” he wrote.

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In another post he wrote: “Sometimes you called me Diddy, sometimes you called me Kanye. I still don’t know which one I prefer but I know one thing for sure, the bond we shared was special.

“You were always there for me and I was always there for you. I really can’t take the pain and I pray for healing, acceptance and understanding. Pelo yaka e botloko [My heart is sore] SumB. ANEVA JO! [There’s no way, bro!]”

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