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Viral star Olpha Selepe, better known as Gee Six Five, has passed away, her niece confirmed Wednesday.
Gee Six Five became an overnight hit after their Amapiano song “Obani Lababantu” recently went viral.
Former True Love editor Sbu Mpungose broke the news that her aunt passed away on Twitter, saying, “My beloved aunt, MumNcane, who many of you know as #GeeSixFive is no more.
“She showed leadership throughout her life, was the epitome of bravery and inspired many with her single #ObaniLababantu.
“Hate her, Shandu kaNdaba, Sontshikazi. #RIPGeeSixFive “
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.
Mthiya, Shandu kaNdaba, Sontshikazi. #RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/NAOHlWlsIp– Sbu Mpungose (@SbuMpungose) December 9, 2020
It was also confirmed in a statement that Selepe tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.
Selepe did her first and last live performance on Mzansi Insider last week, where she performed her hit song.
They are the dancers for us💃🔥🔥#ObaniLababantu #mzansiinsider
Live performance of Gee Six Five pic.twitter.com/63PmHUYKkX
– SATURDAY AT 10AM (@MzansiInsider) December 5, 2020
Tweeps shared their condolences online after the news broke.
“Rest in peace
Olpha Selepe (65 years)
“He retired as a teacher in March
“Doctoral student of Philosophy (PhD) in higher education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
“A successful song creator.
“#RIPGeeSixFive,” said @pontsho_mp.
Rest in peace 🥺🥺💔💔💔
Olpha Selepe (65 years)
Retired as teacher in March
Student of the Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in higher education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
A successful song creator.#RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/hJJlvhRfLn– Pontsho Malatji (@pontsho_mp) December 9, 2020
“#RIPGeeSixFive … She made her mark on the world. Obani lababantu was a gift for us.
“I wanted to show us that you can achieve anything regardless of age or anything.
“Oh Gogo, your song made us so happy. May your spirit rest in peace. Qhawekazi ”, commented @Bellabiyanca.
#RIPGeeSixFive.. She left her mark on the world. Obani lababantu was a gift for us. He wanted to show us that you can achieve anything regardless of age or anything. Oh Gogo, your song made us so happy. May your spirit rest in peace. Qhawekazi. pic.twitter.com/PDCbhIQTI3
– BellaBillionaire ♥ ️ ♥ ️ (@Bellabiyanca) December 9, 2020
Shell this time shocked and totally speechless. He managed to teach us valuable lessons through his great success before his untimely departure.
“How could you, however, when we had just met you? Awu my Spirit Animal hamba kahle #RIPGeeSixFive, ”said @ms_tourist.
Shell this time shocked and totally speechless. He managed to teach us valuable lessons through his great success before his untimely departure. How could you, however, when we had just met you? Awu my spirit animal hamba kahle #RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/Ffhy8ljo5I
– TheLifestyleTourist (@ms_tourist) December 9, 2020
Death, be jealous again! #RIPGeeSixFive .. You came! You were inspired! Now you are resting! “@NunguKaNdlela commented.
Death, be jealous again! #RIPGeeSixFive.. You came! You were inspired! Now you are resting! 💡 🕊 pic.twitter.com/MW6jeIf0WR
– NUNGU 🧢 (@NunguKaNdlela) December 9, 2020
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