Kabomo Vilakazi

Kabomo Vilakazi
Born
Kabomo Vilakazi

(1978-07-27) 27 July 1978 (age 46)
Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, poet, editor, musician, producer, artist manager
Years active2001–present

Kabomo Vilakazi (born 27 July 1978), or simply as Kabomo, is a South African actor and singer.[1]


He is best known for the roles in the films and television serials: Zabalaza, Sink and Seriously Single.[citation needed] Apart from acting, he is also a writer, poet, editor, musician, rapper, producer and an artist manager.[2][3]

Personal life

He was born on 27 July 1978 in Benoni, Gauteng.[citation needed]

Career

Kabomo's first single, "Uzobuya", was released in 2012. Success came with two albums, All Things Grey and Sekusile.[4] In the soap opera Zabalaza, he played a minor role, which led to an invitation to play the starring role in the Vuzu sitcom Check Coast in 2014.[2] In 2015, he appeared in the film Sink, then in the television serial Sober Companion,[citation needed] followed by appearances in popular shows such as Soul City, Scandal, Thola, Saints & Sinners, Umlilo, Captain Bozaa and Tshisa.[1]

As a songwriter, he made several popular songs for the singers: Tshepo Tshola, Unathi, Aya, Kelly Khumalo, Thiwe, Nothende, Flabba, The Fridge, Flatoe, Pebbles, Zubz, Dineo Moeketsi.[2] He also directed two feature films: Droplets and Melody. Meanwhile, he also wrote the script for the popular Sepedi SABC1 drama series Skeem Sam.[1] However he was later criticized by the Droplets film crew stating that he has not paid them.[5]

In August 2020, he starred in the comedy film Seriously Single co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela.[6] It was released on 31 July 2020 on Netflix.[7]

Television serials

  • Check Coast as Bheka Zonke
  • Rhythm City as Robert
  • Generations as Pastor Zondo
  • Scandal as Doctor Ndaba
  • Zabalaza as Herbert
  • Sober Companion as KG
  • The Republic as Minister of Finance
  • The Mayor as Pastor
  • Thola as Sam
  • Jozi Street as Dingaan
  • Smoke and Mirrors as Captain Mthetho

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2015 Sink Taxi driver Film
2020 Seriously Single Pastor Film

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kabomo Vilakazi: Personal Biography". legends. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Kabomo Vilakazi: Born: 27 July 1978 (42 years old)". tvsa. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Kabomo Vilakazi – My friends have turned on me". news365. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Kabomos happy where he is!". Daily Son. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Droplets stars still not paid, four years after producer Kabomo released film". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Seriously Single's Bohang Moeko and Yonda Thomas reflect on love and dating". news24. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Seriously Single Romantic Comedy Premieres on Netflix On 31st July, 2020". Myhearld Magazine. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.