Late DJ Poizen Remembered at His Memorial Service: “Your Legacy Continues”

• House music pioneer, DJ Poizen, was recently celebrated at a memorial service
• The late DJ tragically lost his life in a car accident two weeks prior, along with four other victims
• Tributes continue to pour out from fellow South Africans, who've taken to social media to celebrate Poizen's life and legacy

Friends and family recently gathered to pay their last respects to the late DJ Poizen at his memorial service.

The late house music DJ's life was celebrated through music and heartfelt memories at the famous Centurion Shisanyama on Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Loved ones and industry mates gathered in large numbers to pay their respects to Poizen and reflect on the memories they shared with him.

DailySUN reports that the likes of Mthandazo Gatja, Jacopo and Earful Soul were among the stars who attended the ceremony to bid farewell to their colleague.

His fiancée, Refiloe, shared a special characteristic of Poizen:

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"To the world, you were Poizen, but you were more than that. You were a father, a friend, and you had a name for every one of your friends. If you were part of his life, know that you had a name. You still had a lot to offer."

Poizen tragically lost his life in a horrific car accident in the early hours of Saturday, 30 August 2025, along the N1 near the Ysterberg Mountain outside Polokwane.

He is one of five casualties, while one victim, DJ Chymamusique, was rushed to the ICU.

Briefly News reports that Chyma was recently removed from intensive care and is responding well to his treatments.

Meanwhile, social media is still struggling to come to terms with Poizen's tragic loss as tributes flood online platforms.

See the footage from DJ Poizen's memorial service below, posted by DailySUN and VundergroundUTR:

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Fans bid farewell to DJ Poizen

Heartbroken fans bid farewell to DJ Poizen with heartfelt tributes. Read some of their messages below:

VundergroundUTR said:

"Long live the music and spirit of Poizen!"

Modisco99 was shattered:

"Poizen, what a loss. I am going to mourn this man the whole year."

joy_spc wrote:

"He served us with great healing sounds, S/O to Poizen."

TsotsiWaseJapan was heartbroken:

"I'm in disbelief that we will never hear that Poizen baseline again."

TekniQ_Official posted:

"Your humility, humbleness and character echo through your music, my friend. Rest well. Your legacy continues."

beatsbyhand responded:

"I didn’t know Poizen personally, but I’m saddened by the news of his passing. He has left a legacy of music that will remain and be cherished forever."

RichmanMthembu remembered DJ Poizen:"

"What made Poizen truly exceptional was his unwavering dedication to glorifying God, creating a powerful testament to the divine presence in his life through his profoundly inspiring and enlightening house music, leaving an indelible mark on all who experienced it."

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King Monada visits DJ Chymamusique

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared details of King Monada visiting DJ Chymamusique in the hospital.

Along with a member of the Limpopo Artists Movement, they shared that the visit was to show solidarity after the traumatic experience Chyma went through.

Source: Briefly News