Kabelo Petrus Motha, better known as Kabza De Small. He was born on November 27, 1992, is a prominent DJ and record producer in South Africa’s music scene.
He is a key personality in the amapiano genre of house music and a member of the Scorpion Kings collective.
His international recognition skyrocketed following the release of his hit track “Umshove” in 2018.
FACTS ABOUT KABZA DE SMALL
- FULL NAME: Kabelo Petrus Motha
- DATE OF BIRTH: November 27, 1992
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Malahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- NATIONALITY: South African
- OCCUPATIONS : DJ, Record Producer
- LABELS: Piano 92 Million
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Originally from eMalahleni in Mpumalanga, Kabelo moved to Pretoria with his family to follow his musical There is no public information regarding his education.
CAREER
He launched his career as Kabza De Small in 2009 and gained attention with his 2016 album “Avenue Sound,” released under Bestbyfar Records, which also led to the founding of his own label, PianoHub.
The success of his 2018 single “Umshove” and his collaborations with DJ Maphorisa further cemented his status in the music industry.
His album “I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust” achieved double platinum status, and by December 2020, he became the most streamed South African artist on Spotify.
Kabza De Small’s collaborative projects, including the album “Rumble in the Jungle” with DJ Maphorisa and Tresor, have garnered widespread acclaim.
In June 2021, he was recognized by Forbes Africa in their prestigious “30 under 30” list for his impactful contributions to the music industry.
Kabza De Small’s collaborations, including the album “Rumble in the Jungle” with DJ Maphorisa and Tresor, have garnered widespread praise.
In June 2021, he was recognized by Forbes Africa as one of their “30 under 30” for his impactful contributions to the music industry.
His song “Abalele,” featuring Ami Faku, made a significant splash upon its release, topping both Spotify and South African music charts.
His impressive musical journey and accomplishments have brought him international acclaim, with features in notable publications like Rolling Stone magazine solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the music industry.
On November 26, 2021, he collaborated with DJ Zinhle, Nokwazi, and Black Motion on the track “Siyabonga,” which debuted at number 24 on both local and international streaming charts.
Following this success, Kabza announced his upcoming album, KOA II Part 1, in early January 2022, set to be released on June 16, 2022.
Moreover, his studio EP, Ziwangale, was released on April 22, 2022, with the lead single “Ziwa Ngale,” featuring various artists, reaching the top of the iTunes SA music charts.
Other singles like “Ebusuku,” “Kabza,” and “Mak’shoni Langa” also gained significant traction on the iTunes charts.
In May, Kabza released six additional singles as part of his album, which successfully launched on June 16, 2022, entering the iTunes top 100 chart at number 11, with the single “Khusela” achieving the number one position on Apple Music charts.
Kabza De Small’s successful tour in June and his subsequent single releases in 2022 firmly established him as a leading figure in the amapiano music genre.
In early 2023, he generated buzz with the highly anticipated joint EP alongside Ami Faku.
His collaboration with DJ Maphorisa on The Konka Mixtape (Sweet & Dust) in May 2023, along with his role as a producer for Drake’s tour, highlighted his versatility.
Significant releases such as “Isibusiso” and a sold-out Redbull Symphonic concert in April 2024 further enhanced his reputation in the music industry.
Notably, his track “Kabza Chant” reached the top of the SA Spotify Daily Charts on June 7, 2024.
PERSONAL LIFE
In his personal life, Kabza De Small found love with his longtime partner, Kamogelo Geloo Moropa, and the couple joyfully solidified their commitment by getting married in 2023.