Keabetswe Motsilanyane
Keabetswe Motsilanyane | |
|---|---|
| Born | Keabetswe Motsilanyane April 8, 1979 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | KB Motsilanyane KB Mamosadi Mamosadi KB |
| Occupation(s) | Performing artist, Singer, Actress, Songwriter, Dancer & business woman |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) | Terry Pinana |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Keabetswe 'KB' Motsilanyane (born 8 April 1979), sometimes known as KB Mamosadi, is a multi-award-winning South African performing artist, singer, songwriter, producer, actress, dancer and business woman.[1] Born and raised in Moruleng, North West in South Africa, KB grew up passionate about the music and arts in the province. She joined the legendary South African group, Crowded Crew, who shot to fame in the late 1990s. In 2001, KB joined the e-TV soapie Backstage as herself, which coincided with the release of her debut album, Beautiful Vibrations (2002), which featured the hit song 'O A lla', earning her the name Mamosadi. She is best known for her roles in the popular series Backstage, Mthunzini.com, Rhythm City and 7de Laan.[2]
Personal life[edit]
She was born on 8 April 1979 in Moruleng, South Africa[citation needed]
She was once married to Terry Pinana before they separated in 2007.[3] She is a mother of one son.[4]
Career[edit]
KB has six albums to date, which have made her a prominent award-winning South African artist. She is a multifaceted entertainer that has shared arenas with the best of both local and international artists, Eve[disambiguation needed], Sibongile Khumalo, Busta Rhymes, Beyonce, Prime Circle, Ashanti, Dwele and Brandy.
She started her acting career in 1999 with theater plays. She is best known for the show Backstage where she played the role of 'KayBee'. Post her departure on the show, she then played the role of 'Lucilla Vilakazi' in the popular television series Rhythm City.[5] She became a regular cast in the series until her departure in 2015. In 2015 she also worked as a model at Soweto Fashion Week runway. In 2017, she joined the South African Afrikaans popular soapie 7de Laan and played the role of a feisty lawyer, 'Lesedi'. She also starred in season two of the series Thola as 'Dibuseng Makwarela'. She has also played a lead in the series Mtunzini.com for as 'Phaphama Molefe'. KB has earned two nominations for the Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a TV Soap in 2008 and 2011.[2]
Awards[edit]
She has received several musical awards:[2]
- 2003 Metro FM Award Best RnB
- 2003 Metro FM Awards Best Newcomer
- 2003 SAMA Best RNB
- 2004 Metro FM Award Best Female Artist
- 2004 Metro FM Award Best RnB
- 2005 & 2006 Kid's Choice Awards Favourite Female Artist
- 2005 Metro FM Award Best Female Artist
- 2008 SAMA Best Urban Pop 2008 Metro FM Award Best Styled Artist
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ali | Pointer Sister | Film | |
| 2005 | Backstage | KayBee | TV series | |
| 2007 | Rhythm City | Lucilla Vilakazi | TV series | |
| 2012 | Thola | Dibuseng Makwarela | TV series | |
| 2013 | Mtunzini.com | Phaphama Molefe | TV series | |
| 2020 | 7de Laan | Lesedi Moloi | TV series | |
| 2019 | Dream: The Lebo Mathosa Story | Lebo Mathosa | TV series | [1] |
| 2023 | House of Zwide | Nandipha | TV drama series |
References[edit]
- ^ "KB MOTSILANYANE biography". afternoonexpress. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "KB Motsilanyane". briefly. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "KB Motsilanyane: 'I love like an idiot'". timeslive. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "KB Motsilanyane Finally Opens Up About Her Relationship With Ex Husband". youthvillage. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "KB Motsilanyane". tvsa. Retrieved 29 November 2020.