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DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

The family of the late DJ Sumbody, real name Oupa John Sefoka has secured ownership of the Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town. Since the death of the musician in 2022, the family has suffered death threats, and legal fights from men who were in business with the late star. The DJ’s business partner, Kagiso Setsetse reportedly kicked the family out of business.

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

“Setsetse is not what he portrays himself to be, and he’s got his reasons for leaving South Africa. I don’t know what’s going on in the business. I have faced a barrage of intimidation and harassment from him. His lawyers sent me letters telling me to stay away from the business, and I did that,” the DJ’s brother revealed.

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

28 gang leader Ralph Stanfield also threatened the business till it shutdown. However, Phil Mphela revealed on Monday that the family now has 50% ownership of the business.

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

“Sefoka family retains ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle Capetown In a legal settlement, the luxury entertainment establishment was returned to the family of the late DJ Sumbody (Oupa John Sefoka). The Sefoka family has now secured a 50% ownership stake in the business. Ayepyep Lifestyle Cape Town is set to reopen its doors on Friday 22 September 2023,” Phil tweeted.

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

The family of the late DJ Sumbody, real name Oupa John Sefoka has secured ownership of the Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town. Since the death of the musician in 2022, the family has suffered death threats, and legal fights from men who were in business with the late star. The DJ’s business partner, Kagiso Setsetse reportedly kicked the family out of business.

DJ Sumbody’s family secure 50% ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle

“Setsetse is not what he portrays himself to be, and he’s got his reasons for leaving South Africa. I don’t know what’s going on in the business. I have faced a barrage of intimidation and harassment from him. His lawyers sent me letters telling me to stay away from the business, and I did that,” the DJ’s brother revealed.

28 gang leader Ralph Stanfield also threatened the business till it shutdown. However, Phil Mphela revealed on Monday that the family now has 50% ownership of the business.

“Sefoka family retains ownership of Ayepyep Lifestyle Capetown In a legal settlement, the luxury entertainment establishment was returned to the family of the late DJ Sumbody (Oupa John Sefoka). The Sefoka family has now secured a 50% ownership stake in the business. Ayepyep Lifestyle Cape Town is set to reopen its doors on Friday 22 September 2023,” Phil tweeted.

DJ Sumbody’s Brother Fears For His Life After Receiving Death Threats

DJ Sumbody’s Brother Fears For His Life After Receiving Death Threats

DJ Sumbody’s Brother Fears For His Life After Receiving Death Threats

DJ Sumbody’s brother Koketso Sefoka lives in fear after receiving threats from the slain artist’s business partner Kagiso Setsetse. Following Sumbody’s death in November 2022, Kagiso kicked Koketso and his mother out of the nightclub, Ayepyep business.

Meanwhile, Setsetse has secretly left the country and relocated with his entire family to the United Arab Emirates. Speaking to Sunday World, the murdered DJ’s brother said:

“Setsetse is not what he portrays himself to be, and he’s got his reasons for leaving South Africa. I don’t know what’s going on in the business. I have faced a barrage of intimidation and harassment from him. His lawyers sent me letters telling me to stay away from the business, and I did that.”

Koketso said all they wanted to know was whether Setsetse wanted to buy the family out of the business, but he refused, saying that after his brother’s death, he was the only owner.

He said shortly after Sumbody’s death he asked Setsetse to work with them but he refused.

“I suggested that he works with my sister because she is also in the same industry, but he said she was too young. I then proposed that my mother work with him and he said she was too old and I was too emotional to work with him.

“You can clearly see that he is someone who has no interest in engaging with the family and hence he is victimizing us.

They first killed 3 people on 3 different days in an attempt to kill DJ Sumbody: First reveals more details

They first killed 3 people on 3 different days in an attempt to kill DJ Sumbody: First reveals more details

They first killed 3 people on 3 different days in an attempt to kill DJ Sumbody: First reveals more details

Mourners gathered in Ga-Masemola, Limpopo, to bid a final farewell to amapiano pioneer, musician and businessman Oupa ‘DJ Sumbody’ Sefoka.

He was described as a man who was loving, loyal and dedicated to the success and upliftment of those around him.

His friend and business partner Tshephi Ranamane said they met at his former establishment and he knew his great personality would make him blow up.

“My friend and my brother was forcibly taken from us. He was forcibly removed from our world, from our sights, but one thing for sure is that they can’t forcibly remove you from our hearts because right there you are going to live rent free forever.”

He revealed three deaths had shaken the late DJ and led him to believe there were people who wanted to end his life.

“In September thereabout we collaborated to do the flavour market at the Loftus Stadium and after the event someone got fatally shot. Two days after that somebody got killed at Sunnyside just outside DJ Sumbody’s other club Top Notch. Three days after that in Mabopane someone else got shot dead. Why I’m bringing this up is because the shooting at Top Notch frightened DJ Sumbody so much because he self-isolated, he stayed at home. We had meetings to do because we did business together. We had to go to his house to meet and he was scared. I was asking him, my man what’s wrong and he said because the car that the guy was driving in, the make and colour, he thought the people were coming after him.

“I dismissed it as paranoia. I wish I hadn’t because maybe he was going to pay a bit of attention to his security detail. The thing is with me is I always thought why would somebody want to harm somebody so harmless. I mean the guy wouldn’t even hurt a fly. But the way they brutally took him out, the way they brutally shot him, it’s as if he was some kind of gangster. That’s why there’s conspiracy theories that are suggesting he was a gangster or drug dealer. I’m so sorry guys, the guy was none of that. He was just so good at what he does, so good that I don’t know. Maybe that created enemies for him.”

DJ Sumbody’s brother Koketso Sefoka paid tribute to the body guard killed with his brother on Sunday.

“To Sbu Walter Mokoena, my brother’s bodyguard and friend, thank you very much. You fought a good fight. You put your life on the line for my brother in all three attempts on his life, three as mentioned. I thank you my brother and I will never forget what you’ve done. Those that took my brother’s life, you might’ve taken his life, but his spirit and legacy live on and I will fight for that legacy. I am my brother’s keeper.”

His sister wrote a letter to her brother who she affectionately called “SumBnice” and “Mayor of Pitori”.

“I thank you for giving me so much. You gave me so much of yourself and everyone else. Everyone that stood before us at the memorial service truly certifies all that I thought of you and more. Thank you for doing so much in a short period of time. Thank you for your loyalty, your thoughtfulness. Thank you for believing in yourself and your destiny because that’s the reason you knew that you were just not anybody but you were truly a somebody. Thank you for the protection. I could walk with my chin so high up in the sky because I knew there was a lion standing tall and bold behind me. I kept bragging to people about how I was raised by kings referring to both my brothers, my father and mother.

“Thank you for your sweat and blood that you put into building this legacy and giving us the best version of yourself as well. To say that I will miss you will be undermining how much you mean to me . I doubt I will heal but surely I will learn how to live with it . My questions will never be answered but I’ll continue asking God to answer me until I heal.”

DJ Sumbody’s funeral details revealed

DJ Sumbody’s funeral details revealed

DJ Sumbody’s funeral details revealed

DJ Sumbody’s funeral details have been revealed by his family.

The star on Sunday morning after a fatal shooting as his death was confirmed by his family in an official statement.

The Mayor Of Pretoria’s family released a statement announcing the details of his burial.
The memorial service is set to take place on Wednesday, November 23, 10AM.
In keeping with his traditional All White themed parties, the memorial service theme is all white. The place however will be revealed at a later stage.
People who cannot attend can watch live on YouTube and Facebook. Links will be share on the day.
He will be sent to his final resting place on November 26 at the Ga-Masemola, Apel Four ways Cross.

DJ Sumbody’s family reveals why he was shot dead, his mother is extremely devastated

DJ Sumbody’s family reveals why he was shot dead, his mother is extremely devastated

DJ Sumbody's family reveals why he was shot dead, his mother is extremely devastated

The family of amapiano pioneer DJ Sumbody is reeling in shock following his tragic passing.

The musician and businessman was gunned down in cold blood while on his way to a gig in the early hours of Sunday morning 20 November.

Details surrounding the shooting are still sketchy but, police have reportedly launched a manhunt to arrest the perpetrators behind his death.

Speaking to Daily Sun, his aunt Motlalakadi Moshidi expressed their grief and said they are shuttered.

“We are heartbroken. Our wounds will never heal,” she said.

She said the people who killed him, did this because of jealousy. She further said that DJ Sumbody had a heart of gold and was always available to assist the family.

“The people who did this, did it out of jealousy,”

“He respected the elderly. He was always available to help the family.”

A family friend Martha Kubyane told the publication that DJ Sumbody’s mother is devastated “His mother was shattered when he was talking on the phone.”

According to reporter Yasuf Abramjee, police are reportedly searching for the suspects behind the shooting. “The police in Gauteng are searching for suspects and investigating circumstances that led to a shooting in Woodmead where two people died and one was seriously injured, in the early hours of Sunday, 20 November 2022.

Police urge anyone with information to call the crime stop number on 08600 10111 or go to the nearest police station if they can assist in the investigation.

“Information can also be given anonymously via my SAPS App.”

“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.

Somizi on His Last Conversation With DJ Sumbody

Somizi on His Last Conversation With DJ Sumbody

Somizi on His Last Conversation With DJ Sumbody

Family, friends, fans and industry peers are jointly mourning the loss artist and musician Oupa Johan Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody.

The amapiano veteran was fatally shot over the weekend hours before he was meant to host his all-white Veuve Clicquot picnic. It was cancelled after his death. His management, Sumsounds Music, confirmed his death on social media before asking for privacy.

Upon hearing the news of DJ Sumbody’s sudden death, his close friend and one of Mzansi’s most loved celebrities, Somizi Mhlongo, took to his social media to share screenshots of his last chat with the DJ.

Somizi on His Last Conversation With DJ Sumbody

In the caption he wrote: “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 … here’s a back story about how life is unpredictable. So yesterday I get a text from Sumbody inviting me to his gig today.

Somizi on His Last Conversation With DJ Sumbody

“I then offer to post for him but he just says YEP … then I tell him to have manners which he still doesn’t get it why I say so which he decides to video call to get clarity then I tell him that he’s supposed to say pls and thanks when someone shows acts of kindness which we laugh about and at that time he was at a salon getting groomed and his last words to me were don’t forget to wear white tomorrow coz it’s gonna look like we are in heaven which obviously we didn’t think much about that statement

This is why they killed DJ Sumbody – His aunt speaks out – VIDEO

This is why they killed DJ Sumbody – His aunt speaks out – VIDEO

This is why they killed DJ Sumbody – His aunt speaks out – VIDEO

It is known that DJ Sumbody died in a hail of bullets in a car in the early hours of yesterday morning. While his aunt believes jealous people were responsible for the cold-blooded murder, this is still speculation.

But the question remains: Who killed DJ Sumbody and why?!

The Pretoria-born musician and Monate Mpolaye hitmaker, whose real name is Oupa John Sefoka died in Joburg in the early hours of Sunday morning 20 November.

“The artist Oupa John Sefoka allegedly ran into an unfortunate incident that led to his untimely passing,” the statement reads.

“Details surrounding his passing cannot be disclosed as investigations are still ongoing.”

DJ Sumbody’s aunt drove from Limpopo to the family home in Danville in Pretoria West after hearing about his death on TV.

The aunt, Motlakaladi Moshidi (60), said the death of the DJ who’s family is originally from Apel Cross in Limpopo has left them shattered.

“We are heartbroken. Our wounds will never heal,” she said.

“The people who did this, did it out of jealousy.”

She said he was a respectful individual who loved his family and was generous.

Motlakaladi said she personally loved listening to his music.

“He respected the elderly. He was always available to help family,” said Motlakaladi.

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Family friend Martha Kubyana (52) said that she got a call in the morning from DJ Sumbody’s mother telling her that her son was shot.

“His mother was shattered when she was talking on the phone,” said Martha.

“The teachers who are teaching with his mother are in great shock.”

Martha said he was like a son to her.

Police in Gauteng have activated their maximum resources to trace the people responsible for the shooting.

Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said the police were searching for suspects.

“Police received a complaint about a shooting incident at the corner of Woodmead Drive and Woodlands Drive in Joburg at about 00.30am,” said Masondo. “Police found two people in a VW Golf with gunshot wounds. Both victims, a driver and a passenger, were certified dead at the scene.

“It was reported that a third victim who was driving a BMW X5 was taken to a medical care centre after sustaining gunshot wounds.”

Masondo said the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.

DJ Sumbody’s family spokeswoman Mmanake Mokitimi told Daily Sun she couldn’t confirm anything at the moment.

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“The police are still investigating, but we will release more information in due course,” she said.

DJ Sumbody’s fans have sent their condolences on social media, stating how sad they were to hear the news of his passing.

According to Ayepyep Lifestyle Management, the event was cancelled.

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we notify you of the cancellation of DJ Sumbody’s All White Veuve Clicquot Picnic following the news of his sudden passing.”

Amapiano duo, MFR Souls, told the publication he was like a brother to them.

“He gave us a chance in the industry. We were on our way from Polokwane to Pretoria to celebrate with him at his All-White party. The way that he passed on is heartbreaking,” they said. A close friend of DJ Sumbody, Cassper Nyovest, expressed how sad he was on social media.

“Batho ba slege, jo! Ai mara bafethu. This can’t be,” Cassper wrote.

Focalistic said DJ Sumbody was like a brother. “Love you forever my big brother. Please can we stop the violence. I’m gonna miss my brother. For real, ka le kgopela, are rataneng. Are tlhokomelaneng,” he wrote, as he pleaded with people to love one another.

#RIPDJSumbody: Things you didn’t know about Amapiano pioneer, DJ Sumbody

#RIPDJSumbody: Things you didn’t know about Amapiano pioneer, DJ Sumbody

#RIPDJSumbody: Things you didn’t know about Amapiano pioneer, DJ Sumbody

Condolences have been pouring in since the sad news of the untimely passing of Amapiano pioneer and businessman DJ Sumbody.

According to a statement from his management, Sumsounds Music, the Ayepyep musician — whose real name is Oupa John Sefoka — died in the early hours of Sunday morning, 20 November.

Although his management has refrained from revealing his cause of death due to an ongoing police investigation, Sunday World reports that the Monate Mpolaye hitmaker was traveling on Woodmead road in Gauteng when unknown gunmen sprayed his vehicle with a hail of bullets killing him and one of his bodyguards instantly.

He was born in Pretoria
DJ Sumbody was born and bred in Westpark, Pretoria on 9 June in the 1980s.

A former taxi driver
The Iyamemeza hitmaker started off transporting commuters on morning taxi routes to enable him to raise funds to purchase vinyls in high school. He drove his father’s taxis.

DJ Sumbody also worked as a radio presenter
The music producer also had a passion for radio. Before his big break in the music industry, he volunteered at a community radio station in Tshwane.

Because of his work ethic, he eventually got his own show Mashaedi on the Engage along with DJ Syco and Lee on Tshwane fm which he also produced.

#RIPDJSumbody: Things you didn’t know about Amapiano pioneer, DJ Sumbody

He studied at the Tshwane University of Technology
DJ Sumbody enrolled at Tshwane University of Technology, but dropped out in second year as he could no longer ignore his passion for music.

He went on to pursue his career as a professional House DJ.

DJ Sumbody was a serial entrepreneur
The Ashi Nthwela artist was also the co-founder of Ayepyep Lifestyle which is a power suit restaurant by day and a club by night.

Apart from owning Ayepyep, he was also the co-founder of the family transport business Jamoloto & Son Transport. In addition, he owned music production company SumSounds Productions.

#RIPDJSumbody: DJ Sumbody has died

#RIPDJSumbody: DJ Sumbody has died

#RIPDJSumbody: DJ Sumbody has died

South African music producer and Amapiano pioneer, DJ Sumbody, has died.

Oupa John Sefoka died in the early hours of this morning in Johannesburg.

His family says further details surrounding his death are still unclear but unconfirmed reports indicate he was shot and killed.

#RIPDJSumbody: DJ Sumbody has died

Sefoka was due to perform at the All White Veuve Clicquot Picnic on Sunday.

More details to follow…

Tributes have since started pouring in for the DJ:

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