Kamo Mphela
{{Short description|South African singer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kamo Mphela
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| caption = Kamo Mphela in her Dalie cover
| native_name_lang = Sesotho
| other_names = Kgabo
| birth_name = Kamogelo Matona
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|11|29}}
| birth_place = Johannesburg, South Africa
| nationality = Black South African
| citizenship = South African
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- Dancer:
2018{{endash}}present - Singer:
2019{{endash}}present
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| background = solo_singer
| genre = Amapiano
| instruments = Vocals
| label = Kamo Mphela Entertainment
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Kamogelo Matona (born 29 November 1999),{{cite web|url=https://www.sarichandfamous.com/2020/11/29/kamo-mphela-celebrates-21st-birthday/|title=Kamo Mphela Celebrates 21st Birthday|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=sarichandfamous.com|archive-date=16 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116145808/https://www.sarichandfamous.com/2020/11/29/kamo-mphela-celebrates-21st-birthday/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/86953-kamo-mphela-bags-awesome-ambassadorship-shows-bagging-face.html|title=Kamo Mphela bags awesome ambassadorship and shows off her bagging face|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=briefly.co.za|archive-date=24 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060948/https://briefly.co.za/86953-kamo-mphela-bags-awesome-ambassadorship-shows-bagging-face.html|url-status=live}}
Early life and education
Kamo Mphela was born in Durban but was relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa in her childhood years. She grewed up in a township Emdeni South, Soweto. She studied Media at the Boston Media House, for a year.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/kamogelo-mphela-is-the-new-dancing-queen-in-town-38162227|title=Kamogelo Mphela is the new dancing queen in town|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=iol.co.za|archive-date=27 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927134648/https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/kamogelo-mphela-is-the-new-dancing-queen-in-town-38162227|url-status=live}}
Video of Kamo Mphela's Mother House being leaked
A Person show the video of Kamo Mphela's Mother's House. There were many, comments about Kamo's Mother House being a Internet leak.
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-11-15-listen--kamo-mphela-if-youre-doing-normal-things-people-wont-see-you-as-different/|title=Kamo Mphela: If you're doing normal things people won't see you as different|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=Times Live|archive-date=2021-02-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212215353/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-11-15-listen--kamo-mphela-if-youre-doing-normal-things-people-wont-see-you-as-different/|url-status=live}} 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".{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/the-rise-of-kamo-mphela/|title=The Rise Of Kamo Mphela – The Girl WIth A Thousand Faces|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=Zkhiphani|archive-date=24 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924120732/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/the-rise-of-kamo-mphela/|url-status=live}}
In 2019, she got signed to Major League Music and released her EP titled, Twentee under the label.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/major-league-djs-signed-kamo-mphela-20191116|title=Major League DJs Signed Kamo Mphela!|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=Daily Sun|archive-date=16 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116142425/https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/major-league-djs-signed-kamo-mphela-20191116|url-status=live}} She has also released songs such as "Suka Emabozen" and "Menemene" and has collaborated with South African singer Busiswa on the single "Sbwl"{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/busiswa-and-kamo-mphela-single-sbwl/|title=Busiswa and Kamo Mphela Summon The Summer in New Visuals for Their Single ‘SBWL’|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=Okay Africa|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200337/https://www.okayafrica.com/busiswa-and-kamo-mphela-single-sbwl/|url-status=live}} and has featured on the MFR Soulz single "Amanikiniki" ranked #1 on Good Hope FM's SA House Music Top 10 Chart.{{cite web|url=https://justnje.com/mfr-souls-release-amanikiniki-music-video-featuring-kamo-mphela-bontle-smith-and-major-league-djz/|title=MFR Souls release Amanikiniki music video, featuring Kamo Mphela, Bontle Smith and Major League DJz|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=Just Nje|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014075804/https://justnje.com/mfr-souls-release-amanikiniki-music-video-featuring-kamo-mphela-bontle-smith-and-major-league-djz/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.goodhopefm.co.za/sabc/home/goodhopefm/charts/details?id=234dbb34-3cc4-4ab0-bf06-6ff8018cb66d&title=The%20SA%20House%20Chart|title=SA House Chart|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=goodhopefm.co.za|archive-date=20 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920043826/http://www.goodhopefm.co.za/sabc/home/goodhopefm/charts/details?id=234dbb34-3cc4-4ab0-bf06-6ff8018cb66d&title=The%20SA%20House%20Chart|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|title=Kamo Mphela follows in Adele’s footsteps as ‘Dalie’ earns top spot on streaming app|work=Independent Online|date=2023-10-17|access-date=2023-10-17|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/kamo-mphela-follows-in-adeles-footsteps-as-dalie-earns-top-spot-on-streaming-app-4d03bb88-f257-4808-8649-f3cb9f30bba7}} In addition the song amassed 2 million digital streams in 4 days and certified Gold in South Africa.{{cite web|title="Kamo Mphela’s ‘Dalie’ Goes Gold in 6 Days - Briefly.co.za|url=https://briefly.co.za/entertainment/music/171615-kamo-mphela-track-dalie-certified-gold-days/|work=Briefly|access-date=2023-10-20|date=2023-10-20}}{{cite web|title="Kamo Mphela's 'Dalie' breaks records: 2 million streams in four days|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/breaking-kamo-mphelas-dalie-breaks-records-2-million-streams-in-two-days-20-october-2023/|first=Precious|last=Simpasa|work=The South African|access-date=2023-10-20|date=2023-10-20}} The song reached Platinum certification.{{cite web|title='Dalie' Reaches Platinum Status {{!}} Slikouronlife |work=Slikouronlife|date=2023-11-16|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/25825/dalie-reaches-platinum-status|access-date=2023-11-20}}
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="border:none; margin:0;"
|+Awards and nominations received by Kamo Mphela ! scope="col"| Organization ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Recipient or nominee ! scope="col"| Result ! class="unsortable" scope="col"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="3"| Metro FM Music Awards
| rowspan="3"| 2023 | rowspan="8"| {{center|"Dalie"}} | {{nom}} |
| Best Music Video
| {{nom}} |
| Best Viral Challenge
| {{nom}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="3" |Basadi in Music Awards
|rowspan=7|2024 |Amapiano Artist of the Year |{{won}} |rowspan=3|{{cite web|title=Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees |first=Ano|last=Shumba|access-date=2024-06-28|work=Music in Africa |date=2024-06-27|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/basadi-music-awards-2024-all-nominees}}{{cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/27228/basadi-in-music-awards-2024-full-list-of-winners|title=Basadi In Music Awards 2024: Full List Of Winners|date=2024-08-11|first=Atlehang|last=Moloi|work=Slikouronlife|access-date=2024-08-11}} |
| Song of the Year
|{{nom}} |
| Music Video of the Year
|{{won}} |
| scope="row"|African Entertainment Awards USA
|Song of the Year |{{pending}} |
| scope="row" rowspan=2| DStv Content Creator Awards
|Song of the Year |{{nom}} |
| Fashion & Style Award
|rowspan=2|Herself |{{nom}} |
| scope="row" | Trace Awards
| Best Dancer | {{nom}} |
Discography
- Twentee (2019){{cite web|url=https://justnje.com/kamo-mphela-confirms-november-release-of-new-ep/|title=Kamo Mphela confirms November release of new EP++|accessdate=2 December 2020|work=Just Nje|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031183648/https://justnje.com/kamo-mphela-confirms-november-release-of-new-ep/|url-status=live}}
- Nkulunkulu (2021){{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/kamo-mphela-nkulunkulu-single-video-amapiano-2651218255|title=Kamo Mphela Drops New Single ‘Nkulunkulu’ Ahead of Upcoming EP|accessdate=23 October 2022|work=Okay Africa}}
Singles
=As lead artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "Dubai" (featuring Daliwonga, Sizwe Alakine, Tyler ICU)
|rowspan=2|2021 |— | | |
| scope="row" | "iPiano" (Sha Sha, Kamo Mphela featuring Felo Le Tee)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Ghost" (featuring Daliwonga, Felo Le Tee)
|2022 |— | | |
| scope="row" | "Hannah Montana"
|rowspan=3|2023 |— |
| scope="row" | "Umhlolo" (Kamo Mphela, Masterpiece YVK featuring AyaProw & Yumbs)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Dalie" (Kamo Mphela, Tyler ICU, Khalil Haris,featuring Baby S.O.N)
|1 |Platinum |
| scope="row" | "Taximan" (Tonton Lusambo, Soa Mattrix Kamo Mphela, featuring DJ ANUNNAKI)
|2024 |— | | |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
=As featured artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "SBWL" (Busiswa featuring Kamo Mphela)
|rowspan=2|2020 |— | | |
| scope="row" | "Elon Musk" (Da L.E.S feat. Focalistic, Kamo Mphela & Jobe London)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Lashiteku" (Tipcee featuring Kamo Mphela, DJ Tira, Blaqshandis, Worst Behaviour)
|rowspan=4|2021 |— | | |
| scope="row" | "Universe" (Hip-Naughtic Sean featuring Kamo Mphela, Kay Invictus, Toss)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Ama Million" (King Groove featuring Kamo Mphela)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Top Level (DJ Sumbody featuring Kamo Mphela, The Lowkeys)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Siyavuma (Re-Up)" (featuring Kamo Mphela, M.J, Tom London, Flakko, HolaDjBash, Njabz Finest)
|2022 |— | | |
| scope="row" | "Woza La" (Ms. Cosmo featuring Blxckie, Kamo Mphela, RudeBoyz & Nobantu Vilakazi)
|rowspan=2|2023 |— | | |
| scope="row" | "VACAY" (T.I. featuring Kamo Mphela)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Hade Boss (Re-Up)" (DJ Lag, DJ Maphorisa, Robot Boii featuring Kamo Mphela, 2woshort, Xduppy, K.C Driller, Mr Nation Thingz)
|2024 |— | | |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
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External links
- {{Twitter|Kamo_mphelaxx}}
- {{Instagram|Kamo Mphela}}
- {{TikTok|Kamo Mphelaxx}}
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