THE funeral details for popular DJ and businessman DJ Boonu have been confirmed.
The 39-year-old will be laid to rest at Ngonyameni, near Umlazi, south of Durban, on Sunday, 29 March, following a funeral service at the Olive Convention Centre.
Family spokesperson Sima Mvelase confirmed this to Daily Sun after a poster circulated claiming the funeral would be held at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi.
"The final venue for the funeral service is Olive Convention Centre in Durban," she said.
Mvelase added that a memorial service will be held before the funeral, and further arrangements will be communicated on the day.
DJ Boonu, whose real name is Andile Chili, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, 25 March.
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His death shocked many as his family and friends said he had shown no signs of illness. He went to sleep and never woke up at his house in Umhlanga, north of Durban.
He made his name as the DJ for the popular kwaito trio Big Nuz and released several solo songs, including uSwidi Wodwa.
Following the success of his hit song uSwidi Wodwa, he expanded into filmmaking and started his production company, naming it after his hit song - Swidi Films.
Since its establishment in 2024, the production company has produced many music videos for top musicians, including Dlala Thukzin and Mthandeni SK.
Following his sudden death, fellow musicians, including DJ Sox, Dladla Mshunqisi, Tzozo, and Danger, visited his family in Umlazi to mourn with them and offer comfort.
Afrika Mayibuye Movement president Floyd Shivambu also visited the family on Friday, 27 March, to convey his condolences.
