Doc Shebeleza
{{Short description|South African kwaito artist}}
{{For|the 2014 song by Cassper Nyovest|Doc Shebeleza (song)}}
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Victor Bogopane ({{died in|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.
Career
Doc Shebeleza was inspired by Brenda Fassie and Mandoza, one of the pioneers of kwaito genre.{{Cite web |last=Maliba |first=Amanda |title=Lifetime award for kwaito's Doc Shebeleza |url=https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/lifetime-award-for-kwaitos-doc-shebeleza-18293063 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.iol.co.za |language=en}} 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) [3], and Jiva Yoyo (2001).{{Cite web |last=Notho |first=Snazo |title=Where are they now? Ebumnandini's Doc Shebeleza is still taking care of business |url=https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/where-are-they-now-ebumnandinis-doc-shebeleza-is-still-taking-care-of-business-20220426 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Drum |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite news |title=New age Doc Shebeleza: building hope and houses |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2016-11-17-new-age-doc-shebeleza-building-hope-and-houses/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241220055123/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2016-11-17-new-age-doc-shebeleza-building-hope-and-houses/ |archive-date=2024-12-20 |access-date=2025-01-08 |work=SowetanLIVE |language=en-ZA}} In 2024 Doc Shebeleza had been in and out of hospital and asked for prayers from fans.{{Cite web |last=Magagula |first=Nompumelelo |title=Ailing Doc Shebeleza heads back to hospital after being at home for festive season |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/ailing-doc-shebeleza-heads-back-to-hospital-after-being-home-for-festive-20250102 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=City Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kanye |first=Thando |date=2024-12-03 |title="We just need prayers" - family in distress as ailing Doc Shebeleza admitted to ICU |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2024/12/04/we-just-need-prayers-family-in-distress-as-ailing-doc-shebeleza-admitted-to-icu/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}} 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.{{cite web |first=Alicia |last=Naidoo |title=RIP Doc Shebeleza: Five things to know about late Kwaito star |url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/rip-doc-shebeleza-dies-five-things-to-know-kwaito/ |website=The South African |date=2025-01-09 |access-date=2025-01-09}}{{cite web |title=Legendary kwaito star Doc Shebeleza has died |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-01-09-legendary-kwaito-star-doc-shebeleza-has-died/ |date=2025-01-09 |website=Times Live |access-date=2025-01-09}}{{cite web |first=Mbalenhle |last=Zuma |title=Kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza has died |url=https://sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-news/kwaito-legend-doc-shebeleza-has-died/ |date=2025-01-09 |access-date=2025-01-09}}
Awards
- Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Award
s 2018 Lifetime Award{{Cite web |date=2018-11-26 |title=SA: Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards announce winners |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-mzansi-kwaito-and-house-music-awards-announce-winners |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}
Legacy
The song "Doc Shebeleza" by South African musician Cassper Nyovest paid tribute to Victor Bogopane.{{Cite web |last=Sibiya |first=Sibongumenzi |title=Doc Shebeleza: Cassper Nyovest owes me nothing! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/kwaito-legend-doc-shebeleza-defends-hip-hop-star-cassper-nyovest-20241227 |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}} In 2014 rapper L-Tido sampled "Ghets Ghetsa" for his song "Steve Kekana".{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-01-09-he-was-a-real-grootman-tributes-pour-in-for-kwaito-legend-doc-shebeleza-who-died-at-51/|title='He was a real Grootman': Tributes pour in for kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza who died at 51}}
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Category:20th-century South African male singers