Kabza De Small – Net Worth, Age, Partner, Awards, And Lots More

We all love Amapiano songs. But most of us don’t know where this subgenre originated from. Let me burst your bubbles. Amapiano is a style of house music that originated in South Africa in the middle of the 2010s. 

It is a blend of deep house, jazz, and lounge songs, with synths and vast percussion bass lines as its key characteristics. Afterward, Kabza De Small began to play the same songs. Formerly, the genre was known as “number.” But, the name “amapiano” was created and popularized by MFR Souls.

Kabza De Small’s Early Life

Popularly recognized as Kabza De Small, Kabelo Petrus Motha is a South African DJ and music producer born on November 27, 1992. He is a huge influence in house music, amapiano subgenre. In addition to his solo ventures, Kabza is also part of the Scorpion Kings.  

Kabza relocated to Pretoria since his family had to leave their former house, where he was brought up. The 30-year-old  developed an early interest in music, and by the time he was ten, he was already capable of composing rhythms and producing songs. Being a rising talent,  Kabza went to high school in Pretoria, where he concentrated more on music than schoolwork. Maybe that’s why various reports say he was an average student.

Kabza De Small’s parents and Family

Not much is known about Kabza’s family, as he tends to keep his personal life discreet. However, recently, he shared a picture of his mum, thanking her for raising him well. The record producer uploaded photographs of his rich lifestyle and attributed his accomplishment to working hard and his mother’s encouragement. This is what he had to say:  “The struggle was real, ‘no matter what, the victory is certain, and she will receive all the glory’, mama.”

Kabza De Small’s Career

Kabza De Small started his musical career in 2009. After being signed by Tyrique de Bruyne and having his debut album Avenue Sound released by Bestbyfar Records in 2016, Kabza launched his record label, PianoHub. In 2018, he released “Umshove,” his breakout song with South African vocalist Leehleza.  

Kabza dropped his studio EP, Ziwangale, on the 22nd of the same year. He then featured the  South African singer, Ami Faku in his “Abalele” song that Kabza and DJ Maphorisa published on September 27. The song was number 1 on the certified South African Music Charts. It was also number 4 on the Spotify rankings.

 On June 16, 2022, Kabza released the song “King of Amapiano Part 2.” His song, “Khusela” hit number one on the Apple Music rankings, and the album rose to number 11 on the iTunes Top 100 chart. 

On February 13, 2023, Kabza posted on his Twitter account that he and Ami Faku were collaborating on a forthcoming project. The EP’s title and release date have not yet been disclosed.

Kabza De Small’s Net Worth

Kabza De Small’s estimated net worth as of 2023 is $1.9 million. He also has a magnificent bungalow in Pretoria, estimated to be worth more than $200,000. He charges a thousand dollars concert.   Live performances and album sales contribute to the bulk of his income.

Kabza De Small’s Relationship

 Kabza De Small’s partner is none other than the gorgeous Kamogelo Geloo Moropa. They had been dating each other irregularly for a while, and it is even rumored that Kabza De Small had loved another person during that time. Some sources say they’re married, while other sources say they aren’t.  Kabza De  Small didn’t provide many hints regarding the marriage, and there aren’t many pictures to indicate that he and his partner have cemented their relationship except for a photo of him wearing a brown suit.

The better facts come from Kamogelo herself, however. She had uploaded a photo of herself wearing her engagement ring. Fans and followers congratulated her and offered their best wishes for the future.

 Kabza De Small’s Religion

Kabza is a Christian by religion.

Kabza De Small’s Songs

Some of Kabza’s songs are 

• Avenue Sounds

• The Return of Scorpion Kings ft Dj Maphorisa 

• Piano Hub With Dj Maphorisa 

• Pretty Girls Love Amapiano 

• Dreaming Ep

• Scorpion Kings ft Dj Maphorisa

• Rumble in the Jungle ft DJ Maphorisa & Tresor

Kabza De Small’s Honours and Awards

Kabza De Small has won many awards. In 2020, he was awarded Favorite DJ, Choice Awards, and DSTV Mzansi Viewers. That same year, Kabza went on to win the Dstv Mzansi Viewers Choice Award for Favorite Rising Talent. 

In addition to six South African Music Honours, he has also won 2 Mzansi Viewers Choice Accolades, 3 AmaPiano Music Awards, and 1 Sunday Times GenNext. In June 2021, Motha was placed 18th on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 ranking.