JOHANNESBURG – Music Producer and Amapiano pioneer, DJ Sumbody, has died. Oupa John Sefoka died in the early hours of Sunday morning in Johannesburg.
The Popular artist and another person he was travelling with died in a hail of bullets just after midnight. A third person who was travelling in a BMW X5 was rushed to hospital after suffering gunshot wounds.
His family says further details surrounding his death are still unclear but unconfirmed reports indicate he was shot and killed. Sefoka was due to perform at the All White Veuve Clicquot Picnic on Sunday.
The SAPS have appealed to the public, “searching for suspects following a shooting in Woodmead drive in Sandton, Johannesburg, just after midnight”.
“The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. Police appeal to anyone with information that can help in the investigation or assist in the apprehension of the suspects to please call the crime stop number on 08600 10111 or report to the nearest police station.” Family spokesperson Mmanake Mokitimi confirmed DJ Sumbody’s death but declined to speak about the circumstances around his death.

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