Kamo Mphela

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Kamo Mphela
Born
Kamogelo Mphela

(1999-11-29) 29 November 1999 (age 24)
Soweto, South Africa
Nationality South African
Occupations
Years active
  • Dancer:
    2018–present
  • Singer:
    2019–present
Musical career
Genres Amapiano
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsKamo Mphela Entertainment

Kamogelo Matona (born 29 November 1999), [1] 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. [2]

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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. [3]

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. [4] 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. [3] Her dancing skills eventually got her the name "Queen of Amapiano". [5]

In 2019, she got signed to Major League Music and released her EP titled, Twentee under the label. [6] She has also released songs such as "Suka Emabozen" and "Menemene" and has collaborated with South African singer Busiswa on the single "Sbwl" [7] and has featured on the MFR Soulz single "Amanikiniki" ranked #1 on Good Hope FM's SA House Music Top 10 Chart. [8] [9] 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". [3] Apart from amapiano, she has also danced to other South African popular music genres including gqom, kwaito and pantsula. [2]

"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. [10] In addition the song amassed 2 million digital streams in 4 days and certified Gold in South Africa. [11] [12] The song reached Platinum certification. [13]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Kamo Mphela
OrganizationYearCategoryRecipient or nomineeResultRef.
Metro FM Music Awards 2023 Song of the Year Pending [14]
Best Music VideoPending [14]
Best Viral ChallengePending [14]
Basadi in Music Awards 2024Amapiano Artist of the YearPending [15]
Song of the YearPending
Music Video of the YearPending

Discography

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