Kabomo Vilakazi

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. Apart from acting, he is also a writer, poet, editor, musician, rapper, producer and an artist manager.[2][3]

Kabomo Vilakazi
Born
Kabomo Vilakazi

(1978-07-27) 27 July 1978
Gauteng, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
OccupationActor, writer, poet, editor, musician, producer, artist manager
Years active2010–present

Personal life

He was born on 27 July 1978 in Benoni, Gauteng, Gauteng.

Career

Kabomo is best known for his first single, Uzobuya released in 2012. Later he made the album All Things Grey and Sekusile which became very popular.[4] His maiden acting came through the Mzansi Magic soap opera Zabalaza where he played the minor role as 'Jazzman's accountant Herbert'. However, due to its success, he was invited to play the starring role in the Vuzu sitcom Check Coast in 2014.[2] In 2015, he appeared in the film Sink. Then he acted in the television serial Sober Companion. He made the appearance in several 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

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2015SinkTaxi driverFilm
2020Seriously SinglePastorFilm

References
  1. "Kabomo Vilakazi: Personal Biography". legends. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. "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.
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