Kamo Mphela

Kamogelo Matona (born 29 November 1999), known professionally as Kamo Mphela, is a South African amapiano dancer and singer. She became an internet celebrity after she posted a video of her dancing on her social media account.

Early life and education Mphela grew up in a township Emdeni, Soweto. She studied Media at the Boston Media House, for a year.

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.

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 Emabozeni" 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". In addition the song amassed 2 million digital streams in 4 days and certified Gold in South Africa. The song reached Platinum certification. In a February 2024 interview, Kamo stated she nearly quitted Amapiano due to mental-health struggles.

Awards and nominations +Awards and nominations received by Kamo Mphela Organization Year Category Recipient or nominee Result Metro FM Music Awards 2023 Song of the Year Best Music Video Song of the Year Music Video of the YearAfrican Entertainment Awards USA Song of the Year DStv Content Creator Awards Song of the Year Fashion & Style AwardHerself Trace Awards Best Dancer

Discography Twentee (2019) Nkulunkulu (2021)

Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZAUK Afro Beats "Dubai" (featuring Daliwonga, Sizwe Alakine, Tyler ICU) 2021— "iPiano" (Sha Sha, Kamo Mphela featuring Felo Le Tee)21— "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)117Platinum "Partii" (Kamo Mphela, Aymos, Que DJ & Jay Music featuring SpacePose) 2025 1328 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "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 —"The Return Of Tobetsa" (ShaunMusiq, Ftears & Myztro featuring Focalistic, Daliwonga, Kamo Mphela, Mbali The Real, BoiBizza, Stompiiey & 2woshort)2025_The Return Of Tobetsa"Worst Behavior" (Jay Music, Caleb, Kamo Mphela & DBN Gogo)East Kings "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.