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Popular for her smash hit, ‘Obani Lababantu’, Selepe quickly became an inspiring figure when she decided to record and release her first amapiano single at age 65, drawing her nickname from her age. (Photo: supplied)
Perhaps no one has exemplified the Warholian adage of ’15 minutes of fame ‘more fully than Olpha Selepe, known for just over a month as the overnight phenomenon Gee Six Five.
His niece Sbu Mpungose, a former editor of Cosmopolitan, Bona and True Love, confirmed the death of her aunt early Wednesday morning.
“My beloved aunt, MumNcane, whom many of you know as #GeeSixFive it’s no more. She showed leadership throughout her life, was the epitome of bravery and inspired many with her single #ObaniLababantu“Mpungose said on Twitter.
Popular for her smash hit ‘Obani Lababantu’, Selepe quickly became an inspiring figure when she decided to record and release her first amapiano single at age 65, drawing her nickname from her age. Gee Six Five, or Gogo Six Five, topped the streaming and download charts in early November.
Born at Emadadeni in Newcastle, KZN, the former teacher completed her master’s degree at age 60 and was pursuing her PhD in higher education. She expressed that while she had made attempts in the music industry before, through gospel, this album was something unique.
“I have to apologize to my fans,” he told Vibe FM. “But this project is a unique project. I have a reason for this. I already did what I dreamed of. Now, I am making room for others.”
“People always say things like ‘people laugh at each other’ or ‘what will people say?” Selepe said explaining her song. “So with this song I ask ‘Who are these people?’ What I’m saying is don’t hold back your dreams because of ‘people’. “
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