Kelvin Momo is a leading light of private school amapiano.
Biography
Kelvin Momo (born in 1994) is a South African performer, Disk Jockey, producer, and songwriter. He has dropped and featured in many amapiano hits. He is well known for the private school amapiano, a fusion of jazz, deep house, and lounge.
The DJ has released many singles and albums, which houses many tracks, that is now an anthem. He is a force to be reckoned with in the music space.
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| Full Name: | Thato Kelvin Ledwaba |
| Other Names: | Kelvin Momo |
| Born: | 1994 (age 28 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Diepkloof, Soweto |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Partner: | Precious DJ (ex.) Babalwa M |
| Occupation: | Performer, Disk Jockey, producer, and songwriter |
| Genre: | Amapiano |
| Albums: | Amukelani (2022), Momo’s Private School (2020), Ivy League (2021), Bayeke (2020) |
| Net Worth: | R3.4 millions – R5 millions |
Early Life
Kelvin Momo was born Thato Kelvin Ledwaba in 1994 in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Career
The DJ featured C.A Souls in his 2019 single Abantu Bethu. He also dropped Yelele feat. Luu Nineleven and DJ Stoks. He was featured on the ninth edition of the influential label House Afrika’s Mzansi House compilation.
In 2020, he dropped his first album, Momo’s Private School, under amapiano pioneer Kabza De Small’s label Piano Hub.
Kelvin has collaborated with a vocalist and producer, Babalwa M. They worked on the EP Bayeke in 2020. The duo also collaborated on an amapiano hit, Linga, in 2022.
Personal Life
In October 2019, Kelvin Momo confirmed that he was dating a fellow Disk Jockey, Precious DJ. They worked together on many projects like Buya.
However, in early 2020, the couple’s relationship vibes began to fade, and they did not work on any project.
Kelvin Momo started to date a new partner Babalwa M. They have worked on several hit songs and recently dropped Linga in 2022.
Social Profiles
Kelvin Momo’s accounts on social media have gotten the verification button. He uses these media platforms to showcase his achievements and performances and build an engaging community with fans. He also shows off his material possessions and his dressing sense.
Discography
Albums
- Amukelani (2022)
- Momo’s Private School (2020)
- Ivy League (2021)
- Bayeke (2020)
Songs
- Sukakude
- Funa
- Inyembezi
- Izono
- Fool Me
- Imfula
- Amukelani
- Imikhuleko
- Umoya
- Feza
- N’wana Wa Mutsonga
- Art Of Love
- Emaphupeni
- Song Cry
- Sunday
- Blue Moon 2.0
- East & South
- Summer Rain
- Madlamini
- Ixesha
- Soweto Groove
- Tsonga Boy
- Ngowam
- More Momo
- Yelele
- Amaphupho
- O’Ketsang
- Kuwe
- Ivy League
- Moonlight
- Better Days
- Groove
Net Worth
Kelvin Momo has made a name for himself on the music scene. He earns from music sales, live performances, collaborations, and stream ad revenue. He has a net worth of R3.4 million – R5 million as of 2022.