Kamo Mphela

Kamogelo Matona (born 29 November 1999), popularly known as Kamo Mphela, is a South African dancer and singer.

She became an internet celebrity after she posted a video of her dancing on her social media account.

Kamo Mphela
Born
Kamogelo Matona

(1999-11-29) 29 November 1999 (age 24)
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
Years active
  • Dancer:
    2018–present
  • Singer:
    2019–present
Musical career
GenresAmapiano
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsKamo Mphela Entertainment

Early life and education

Kamo Mphela was born in Soweto, South Africa and grew up in Emdeni, Soweto. She studied Media at the Boston Media House.

Career

Her passion for dancing started at an early age, when she accompanied her father who worked at YFM and at events where she would perform on stage and dance which eventually led to her getting more exposure through live performances. She later became popular by posting videos on Instagram where she displayed her dancing skills. Before pursuing her dancing career she had tried acting and had got a chance to be an extra on the TV soap Isibaya, but she later realised that it was not for her and she started performing as a dancer at gigs. Her dancing skills eventually got her the name "Queen of Amapiano".

In 2019, she got signed to Major League Music and released her EP titled, Twentee under the label. She has also released songs such as "Suka Emabozen" and "Menemene" and has collaborated with South African singer Busiswa on the single "Sbwl" and has featured on the MFR Soulz single "Amanikiniki" ranked #1 on Good Hope FM's SA House Music Top 10 Chart. She has also performed and worked with local musicians such as Nadia Nakai and Killer Kau. She has been featured as a singer and dancer in the amapiano songs such as "Sukendleleni" and "Labantwana Ama Uber". Apart from amapiano, she has also danced to other South African popular music genres including gqom, kwaito and pantsula.

"Dalie" with Tyler ICU and Khalil Harrison featuring Baby S.O.N released on 11 October 2023. The song debuted number 1 across three countries Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa and chartered number 11 on global Shazam charts. In addition the song amassed 2 million digital streams in 4 days and certified Gold in South Africa. The song reached Platinum certification.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Kamo Mphela
Organization Year Category Recipient or nominee Result Ref.
Metro FM Music Awards 2023 Song of the Year Pending
Best Music Video Pending
Best Viral Challenge Pending

Discography

  • Twentee (2019)
  • Nkulunkulu (2021)

References

Tags:

Kamo Mphela Early life and educationKamo Mphela CareerKamo Mphela Awards and nominationsKamo Mphela DiscographyKamo Mphela

🔥 Trending searches on Wiki English:

UEFA Euro 2024 qualifyingElizabeth IIMarylandJohn McAfeeGood FridayAdam SandlerAngelina JolieChinaWeWorkGenghis KhanJoseph StalinMasters of the AirJudy GarlandVietnamMichael SchumacherGiancarlo EspositoMount SinaiUnited StatesBenedict WongMarilyn MonroeJennifer LopezMikhail GorbachevShroud of TurinRusso-Ukrainian WarThe Beekeeper (2024 film)Jerry TrainorLast SupperTikTokYoung SheldonLara TrumpHazbin HotelChalino SánchezSandy Hook Elementary School shootingTajikistanLewis HamiltonGame of ThronesExhumaThe Notorious B.I.G.The Rookie (TV series)List of constituencies of the Lok SabhaWhatsAppRobloxBill ClintonHanu-ManTokyo Vice (TV series)Tom HanksVon Erich familyAaliyahMary & GeorgeI, Robot (film)Renaissance (Beyoncé album)FranceHTTP 404Shailene WoodleyBarbara TverskyDeaths in 2024Mount TakaheIsraelJoe RoganTillu SquareThree-body problemSaint LuciaRashida JonesKenan ThompsonThe Amazing Race 36The Goat LifeGood TimesNavneet Kaur RanaJake PaulOttoman EmpireDark webRonna McDanielList of presidents of the United StatesBongkrek acidHenry CavillBob DylanRed Eye (2005 American film)🡆 More