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Kabelo
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Participations

69
Producer
161
Songwriter
157
Performer
65
Lyricist
76
Composer
4
Vocalist
1
Lead Vocalist
7
Co-Performer
Bio
Kabelo Mabalane, also known as Kabelo, is a prominent kwaito artist, songwriter, and actor. He gained popularity in the 90s as a member of TKZee, a well-known kwaito group that produced the hit "Shibobo" and performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Kabelo's debut solo album, "Everybody Watching," was a commercial triumph in 2000, and he has since released many more albums. Additionally, he is a successful actor and television host, athlete and is widely recognized as a pioneer of kwaito music in South Africa. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the music industry. He served as Olympic Ambassador for SASCOC. Kabelo is now a pastor and he attends Rhema Bible Church with his wife and two kids.
Discography
Albums8
Ditakatso
Ditakatso2024 • AlbumTracks: 10
Vuman' izono
Vuman' izono2018 • AlbumTracks: 10
Immortal Vol.3
Immortal Vol.32015 • AlbumTracks: 11
Immortal, Vol.2
Immortal, Vol.22012 • AlbumTracks: 11
Immortal Vol.1
Immortal Vol.12011 • AlbumTracks: 12
The Bouga Luv Album
The Bouga Luv Album2004 • AlbumTracks: 19
And the Beat Goes On
And the Beat Goes On2003 • AlbumTracks: 10
Everybody Watching
Everybody Watching2000 • AlbumTracks: 11
EPs1
7deouros
7deouros2020 • EPTracks: 6
Singles2
Keep Walking
Keep Walking2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Matimba
Matimba2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
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