DJ Maphorisa Surprises 15-Year-Old Limpopo DJ Battling Bone Cancer With Equipment, Shares Advice

• DJ Maphorisa made this DJ's year when he showed up at a Sandton restaurant with some deejaying equipment
• The 15-year-old aspiring DJ is also said to be battling bone cancer and has a dream of one day making it in the industry
• Reach For A Dream, the organisation behind this wonderful story told Briefly News that Tebogo's family is very supportive of his dreams

DJ Maphorisa made a 15-year-old's entire year. The bone cancer patient got the surprise of a lifetime when the Asibe Happy hitmaker waltzed in with pricey sound equipment.

Maphorisa makes a surprise grand entrance

Tebogo was all smiles when DJ Maphorisa handed him equipment to help elevate his career. What he thought was just lunch at a Sandton hotel turned out to be a life-changing encounter with his idol.

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According to a non-governmental organisation, Reach For A Dream, Tebogo is battling bone cancer. He also has a dream of becoming a DJ, and who better than his hero, DJ Maphorisa, to help him reach his full potential?

"Tebogo, a brave 15-year-old from Limpopo battling bone cancer, had one dream - to get DJ equipment so that he could make music just like his hero, DJ Maphorisa."

DJ Maphorisa shares some sound career advice

Not only did the DJ grace Tebogo with his presence, he also shared some sound advice. With a career spanning over a decade and many hits under his belt, Maphorisa knows a thing or two about making it in the SA music industry.

"Maphorisa also gave Tebogo some advice on how to make it in the music industry and posed for a mini photoshoot with him. Tebogo and his family will never forget this amazing day."

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Birgit Deibele from Reach for a Dream, an organisation that made this interaction possible, told Briefly News that Tebogo's family is 100% supportive of his dreams.

Deibele said the youngster is currently not attending school because of his illness and is recuperating at home.

"Tebogo, despite facing the challenges of his illness, has shown immense courage and resilience. His passion for music, particularly DJing, has provided him with a constructive and healing outlet during this difficult time.

"Currently, Tebogo is unable to attend school and is focusing on recuperating at home. The people surrounding Tebogo are incredibly supportive of his budding interest. While they encourage his interest in DJing, they are mindful that Tebogo's primary focus at this stage is on getting better. Once his health improves and the time is right, they are committed to supporting him in pursuing his DJing career, if it continues to be his dream."

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Mzansi applauds Maphorisa's philanthropic ways

Maphorisa has always had to fight the gatekeeping claims. With this kind gesture, Mzansi saw a different side of him that they now admire.

Khutlsawo said:

"God Bless You Grootie."

focalistic lauded:

"Blessings On Blessings."

mjmaponya_ added:

"May the Lord grant you with more happiness and blessings bro."

majorleaguedjz said:

"God bless you at the highest level."

godfather112022' said:

"May the good Lord keep on blessing You grootman Phori."

DJ Maphorisa hits back at rumours he's sleeping with men

In a previous report from Briefly News, DJ Maphorisa was accused of sleeping with Daliwonga and other male artists

An ex-convict by the name of Bongani Joshua Tsime made these claims on The Wall Podcast with SkeemGP. Responding to the claims, DJ Maphorisa said he would personally make Bongani pay for saying what he said.

Source: Briefly News