Born on 27 November 1992, Kabelo Petrus Motha is a prominent figure in South Africa’s music scene as a DJ and record producer, known by his stage name Kabza De Small. He is a leading figure in the popular amapiano genre of house music. Motha is also part of the Scorpion Kings group. His fame skyrocketed globally with the release of “Umshove” in 2018.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Kabelo Petrus Motha |
| Date Of Birth: | November 27, 1992 |
| Place Of Birth: | eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Spouse: | Kamogelo Geloo Moropa |
| Occupation(s): | DJ, Record Producer |
| Labels: | Piano Hub |
| Net Worth: | $2 Million |
Early Life
Originating from eMalahleni in Mpumalanga, Kabelo Petrus Motha eventually made the move to Pretoria with his family, where he continued to pursue his passion for music.
Career
In 2009, Kabelo Petrus Motha, aka Kabza De Small, began his music career and gained recognition with his 2016 album “Avenue Sound” under Bestbyfar Records. This success paved the way for his record label, PianoHub.
His hit single “Umshove” in 2018 and collaborations with DJ Maphorisa solidified his position in the music industry. Achieving double platinum status with “I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust”, Kabza became the most streamed South African artist on Spotify in December 2020.
Kabza’s collaborative efforts, such as the album “Rumble in the Jungle” with DJ Maphorisa and Tresor, have garnered widespread acclaim. Recently, in June 2021, Forbes Africa recognized Kabza De Small on its prestigious “30 under 30” list for his outstanding contributions to the industry. Additionally, his track “Abalele” featuring Ami Faku made a huge impact upon release, soaring to the top of the Spotify and South African music charts.
Kabza De Small’s remarkable journey and musical achievements have garnered him international recognition, with features in publications like Rolling Stone magazine further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music scene.
Kabza De Small collaborated on the track “Siyabonga” with DJ Zinhle, Nokwazi, and Black Motion, released on November 26, 2021, debuting 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 for release on June 16, 2022.
Additionally, his studio EP Ziwangale was released on April 22, 2022, with the lead single “Ziwa Ngale” featuring various artists charting number one on iTunes SA music charts. Further singles like “Ebusuku,” “Kabza,” and “Mak’shoni Langa” also made waves on the iTunes charts.
In May, Kabza released 6 more singles as part of his album, which was launched successfully on June 16, 2022. Kabza’s album entered the iTunes top 100 chart at number 11, with singles like “Khusela” soaring to the number one spot on Apple Music charts.
Kabza De Small’s successful tour in June and release of singles later in 2022 solidified his leading role in the amapiano music scene. Additionally, he made headlines in early 2023 with an anticipated joint EP with Ami Faku.
He Collaborated with DJ Maphorisa for The Konka Mixtape (Sweet & Dust) Album in May 2023 and his producer role in Drake’s tour showcased Kabza’s versatility.
His Notable releases including “Isibusiso” and a sold-out Redbull Symphonic show in April 2024 continued to elevate his status in the music industry. His track “Kabza Chant” claimed the top spot on the SA Spotify Daily Charts on June 7, 2024.
Personal Life
Kabza De Small found love and companionship in his longtime partner, Kamogelo Geloo Moropa, and the couple joyfully cemented their commitment in the union of marriage in the year 2023.
Kabza De Small Net Worth
Kabelo Petrus Motha, widely recognized by his stage name Kabza De Small, has amassed a significant net worth of approximately $2 million.
Discography
Some of Kabza De Small popular songs include:
- Umshove (2018)
- Ama Ubert (2019)
- Phola (2020)
- Nana Thula (2019)
- Masupa (2020) featuring Focalistic
- Sponono (2020) with Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Cassper Nyovest
Some of his acclaimed albums include:
- Pretty Girls Love Amapiano (2019)
- I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust (2020)
- Scorpion Kings (with DJ Maphorisa) (2019)
- The Return of Scorpion Kings (with DJ Maphorisa) (2020)
- Once Upon a Time in Lockdown (2021) with DJ Maphorisa
