Kabomo Vilakazi (born 27 July 1978), or simply as Kabomo, is a South African actor and singer.[1]
Kabomo Vilakazi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kabomo Vilakazi 27 July 1978 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, poet, editor, musician, producer, artist manager |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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
editHe was born on 27 July 1978 in Benoni, Gauteng.[citation needed]
Career
editKabomo'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
edit- 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
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sink | Taxi driver | Film | |
| 2020 | Seriously Single | Pastor | Film |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Kabomo Vilakazi: Personal Biography". legends. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Kabomo Vilakazi: Born: 27 July 1978 (42 years old)". tvsa. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Kabomo Vilakazi – My friends have turned on me". news365. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Kabomos happy where he is!". Daily Son. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Droplets stars still not paid, four years after producer Kabomo released film". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Seriously Single's Bohang Moeko and Yonda Thomas reflect on love and dating". news24. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Seriously Single Romantic Comedy Premieres on Netflix On 31st July, 2020". Myhearld Magazine. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.