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South African kwaito artist (1968–2025) For the 2014 song by Cassper Nyovest, see Doc Shebeleza (song).

Victor Bogopane (7 July 1973 – 9 January 2025), also known as Doc Shebeleza, was a South African kwaito artist. His compositions such as "Ingagara" ,"S'kumfete," "Ebumnandini," and "Ghets Ghetsa" made him a popular kwaito artist in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Early life

Doc Shebeleza was born in Soweto on 7 July 1973, where he began making music from an early age. He grew up in a family that valued cultural expression, and was introduced to music styles ranging from kwaito to traditional South African music.

Career

Doc Shebeleza was inspired by Brenda Fassie and Mandoza, one of the pioneers of kwaito genre. In 1995 he released his first album Shebeleza featuring the hit "Ghets Ghetsa". This was followed by "S'kumfete" which featured a hit with the same name. After that, he released three more albums: Tiger (1997), Ebumnandini (2000) , and Jiva Yoyo (2001).

Personal life and death

Doc Shebeleza was assisting in building houses for poor people since leaving music. He was also instrumental in the arrangements of Mandoza's funeral. In 2024 Doc Shebeleza had been in and out of hospital and asked for prayers from fans. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital in Johannesburg. He underwent successful surgery in December, and two weeks later, he reported feeling better but requested continued prayers from his fans. He died on 9 January 2025, at the age of 51.

Awards

  • Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2018 Lifetime Award

Legacy

The song "Doc Shebeleza" by South African musician Cassper Nyovest paid tribute to Victor Bogopane. In 2014 rapper L-Tido sampled "Ghets Ghetsa" for his song "Steve Kekana".

References

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  3. Notho, Snazo. "Where are they now? Ebumnandini's Doc Shebeleza is still taking care of business". Drum. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  4. ^ "New age Doc Shebeleza: building hope and houses". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  5. Magagula, Nompumelelo. "Ailing Doc Shebeleza heads back to hospital after being at home for festive season". City Press. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  6. Kanye, Thando (3 December 2024). ""We just need prayers" - family in distress as ailing Doc Shebeleza admitted to ICU". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  7. Naidoo, Alicia (9 January 2025). "RIP Doc Shebeleza: Five things to know about late Kwaito star". The South African. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  8. "Legendary kwaito star Doc Shebeleza has died". Times Live. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  9. Zuma, Mbalenhle (9 January 2025). "Kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza has died". Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  10. "SA: Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  11. Sibiya, Sibongumenzi. "Doc Shebeleza: Cassper Nyovest owes me nothing!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  12. "'He was a real Grootman': Tributes pour in for kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza who died at 51".
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