Kamo Mphela speaks out on internet fame, finding love, and next move

Kamo Mphela is opening up about the downsides of fame, dating, family life, and the next era in her career.

Since 2019, she has dominated dance music charts as one of the most recognisable and celebrated faces of amapiano. 

The 25-year-old musician has kept Mzansi dancing with tunes Amanikiniki, Suka Emabhozeni, SBWL, and Dalie. She will now share her knowledge with aspirant dancers aged between 12 and 30 with the upcoming Dance Nation Africa – a two-day camp featuring urban dance styles such as hip hop, amapiano, and house.

What does it take to be Kamo Mphela?

Talent, tenacity, a sassy personality, and, of course, hard work.

What do you miss most about your life before the fame?

I miss being a kasi girl who would go out and party while being herself. I miss being at a vibe or groove where nobody recognises me – where I’d party the night away without any cameras. I used to party a lot before I blew up – that’s how I got to learn the culture. I don’t get to do that now that I’m famous.

When did you realise that you were famous?

When WizKid followed me in 2021 – I mean, that was at the height of his career, so him following me on Instagram was a mind-blowing moment that made me realise how famous I was getting. That was such a dope year. I was having the time of my life.

What is it like being at the top? 

It’s challenging because you always want to better yourself as the years progress. The biggest discussion right now is, “What is the next level of Kamo Mphela?” I can keep making music and dropping these hits, but what does the next chapter look like? 

What’s the one thing you hope to achieve this year?

I want to focus on becoming a businesswoman, whether through selling a clothing line, beauty products, or something outside of music or stage.