Keabetswe "KB" Motsilanyane (born 8 April 1979), sometimes known as KB Mamosadi, is a South African actress and songstress, performing artist and businesswoman.[1] She is a RnB singer as well as a songwriter. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the popular serials Backstage, Rhythm City and 7de Laan.[2]
Keabetswe Motsilanyane | |
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| Born | Keabetswe Motsilanyane April 8, 1979 Moruleng, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Terry Pinana |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Personal life
editMotsilanyane was born on 8 April 1979 in Moruleng, South Africa.[citation needed] She was once married to Terry Pinana; they separated in 2007.[2][3] She is a mother of one son.[4]
Career
editMotsilanyane has achieved prominence as a recording artist in South Africa with her six albums. She has shared arenas with both local and international artists, including: Eve, Sibongile Khumalo, Busta Rhymes, Beyonce, Prime Circle, Ashanti, Dwele and Brandy. She began her musical career when she joined the South African group, Crowded Crew, who became prominent in the late 1990s. In 2001, Motsilanyane joined the e-TV soapie Backstage as herself; this coincided with the release of her debut album, Beautiful Vibrations (2002), which featured the hit song "O A lla", earning her the name Mamosadi.[citation needed]
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. After her departure from the show, she played the role of Lucilla Vilakazi in the popular television series Rhythm City.[5] She became a regular cast member 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 popular South African Afrikaans soapie 7de Laan and played the role of a feisty lawyer, Lesedi. She also starred in the second season of the series Thola as Dibuseng Makwarela. She played a leading role in the series Mtunzini.com as Phaphama Molefe. Motsilanyane has earned two nominations for the Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a TV Soap in 2008 and 2011.[2]
Awards
editShe 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 |
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| 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 | |
| 2023 | House of Zwide | Nandipha | TV drama series |
References
edit- ^ "KB MOTSILANYANE biography". Afternoon Express. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d "KB Motsilanyane". briefly. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "KB Motsilanyane: 'I love like an idiot'". timeslive. 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.