Kamo Mphela

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Kamo Mphela(Kiki)
Born
Kamogelo Mphela

(1999-11-29) November 29, 1999 (age 25)
South Africa
Nationality South African
Other namesKiki
Occupations
Years active
  • Dancer:
    2018–present
  • Singer:
    2019–present
Musical career
Genres Amapiano
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsKamo Mphela Entertainment

Kamogelo Matona (born 29 November 1999), [1] known professionally 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 Johannesburg South. She studied at the Boston Media House in Johannesburg North

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. [3] 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. [4] 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". [4] 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 Nominated [14]
Best Music VideoNominated [14]
Best Viral ChallengeNominated [14]
Basadi in Music Awards 2024Amapiano Artist of the YearWon [15] [16]
Song of the YearWon
Music Video of the YearWon
African Entertainment Awards USASong of the YearWon [17]
2024 DStv Content Creator AwardsSong of the YearNominated [18]
Fashion & Style AwardWon

Discography

  • Twentee (2019) [19]
  • Nkulunkulu (2021) [20]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Dubai" (featuring Daliwonga, Sizwe Alakine, Tyler ICU)2021—
"iPiano" (Sha Sha, Kamo Mphela featuring Felo Le Tee)—
"Ghost" (featuring Daliwonga, Felo Le Tee)2022—
"Hannah Montana"2023—
"Umhlolo" (Kamo Mphela, Masterpiece YVK featuring AyaProw & Yumbs)—
"Dalie" (Kamo Mphela, Tyler ICU, Khalil Haris,featuring Baby S.O.N)1Platinum
"Taximan" (Tonton Lusambo, Soa Mattrix Kamo Mphela, featuring DJ ANUNNAKI)2024—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"SBWL" (Busiswa featuring Kamo Mphela)2020—
"Elon Musk" (Da L.E.S feat. Focalistic, Kamo Mphela & Jobe London)—
"Lashiteku" (Tipcee featuring Kamo Mphela, DJ Tira, Blaqshandis, Worst Behaviour)2021—
"Universe" (Hip-Naughtic Sean featuring Kamo Mphela, Kay Invictus, Toss)—
"Ama Million" (King Groove featuring Kamo Mphela)—
"Top Level (DJ Sumbody featuring Kamo Mphela, The Lowkeys)—
"Siyavuma (Re-Up)" (featuring Kamo Mphela, M.J, Tom London, Flakko, HolaDjBash, Njabz Finest)2022—
"Woza La" (Ms. Cosmo featuring Blxckie, Kamo Mphela, RudeBoyz & Nobantu Vilakazi)2023—
"VACAY" (T.I. featuring Kamo Mphela)—
"Hade Boss (Re-Up)" (DJ Lag, DJ Maphorisa, Robot Boii featuring Kamo Mphela, 2woshort, Xduppy, K.C Driller, Mr Nation Thingz)2024—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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