Amidst the somber atmosphere of the Johannesburg memorial service, tearful tributes painted a portrait of DJ Warras not just as a charismatic superstar, but as a devoted father and a brilliant soul who shone brightly until his very last breath.

“Ten Days of Devotion and Boundless Love”

The most heart-wrenching moment of the ceremony came when Ethan, DJ Warras’s eldest son, bravely took the stage to remember his slain father. Ethan didn’t focus on the fame or the headlines; instead, he spoke of a father who never left his bedside during a 10-day hospital stay, defying exhaustion and hospital restrictions just to be there.

“My father was the brightest light in every room,” Ethan shared through choked sobs. “Whenever we needed guidance or simply a rock to lean on, he was there. He never acted above anyone; he lived with pure love and respect for everyone.”

Flanked by his two younger brothers, Ethan closed with a tribute that left the room in stunned silence: “My father was my hero, my inspiration, and the foundation of my life.”

A Sister’s Fury: “Why Was He Taken Too Soon?”

In sharp contrast to her nephew’s tender words, Nicole—the late DJ’s sister—delivered a fiery, grief-stricken eulogy that shook the room. She didn’t just mourn a brother; she mourned a voice for justice that was silenced far too early.

“I am angry! Why was he taken when his voice should have been at its loudest?” Nicole demanded. She described DJ Warras as a divergent thinker who dared to confront the raw truths of politics, race, and history to heal a fractured nation. For him, “pretending to be healed while bleeding is dangerous.”

The Legacy of a Fallen Legend

The memorial was attended by close friends and industry giants like Sizwe Dhlomo and DJ PH, who helped shape the era of modern South African media alongside Warras. They gathered not to say goodbye to a colleague, but to honor an artist who lived for compassion and truth.

DJ Warras may be gone, but the fire he ignited in the hearts of his children and his community will never be extinguished. The story of Ethan’s “hero” will live on—a testament that a true star doesn’t just shine on stage, but warms the souls of those he loves, even in the deepest darkness.