Breaking News: DJ Sumbody, the Amapiano hitmaker, assassinated in South Africa

Oupa John Sefoka, also known as DJ Sumbody, a pioneer of Amapiano and a South African music producer, has passed away.

Early on November 20 in Johannesburg, a gunman shot and killed the Amapiano performer.

DJ Sumbody and his group were reportedly ambushed by unidentified gunmen while they were driving on Woodmead Road, according to local news sources.

According to reports, DJ Sumbody and one of his bodyguards perished instantly, while a third person—possibly another bodyguard—is in severe condition after miraculously escaping the hail of gunshots.

The police in Gauteng confirmed the attack and said they are looking for suspects and looking into what exactly happened to lead to the attack on the singer.

Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said in a statement:

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“Police received a complaint about a shooting on Woodmead Drive at approximately 12.30am. 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 centre after sustaining gunshot wounds.

“Gauteng acting provincial commissioner Major-General Tommy Mthombeni, has deployed maximum resources to trace suspects responsible for this shooting. Police appeal to anyone with information that can help in the investigation or assist in the apprehension of the suspects to call the crime stop number or report to the nearest police station. Information can also be given anonymously via my SAPS App that can be downloaded from any smartphone.”