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'''Keabetswe "KB" Motsilanyane''' (born 8 April 1979), sometimes known as '''KB Mamosadi''', is a South African actress and [[songstress]], performing artist and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite news |title=KB MOTSILANYANE biography |url=https://afternoonexpress.co.za/guests/kb-motsilanyane/3033 |access-date=2020-11-29 |work=Afternoon Express}}</ref> 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 (TV series)|Rhythm City]]'' and ''[[7de Laan]]''.<ref name="briefly"/>

'''Keabetswe 'KB' Motsilanyane''' (born 8 April 1979), sometimes known as '''KB Mamosadi''', is a multi-award-winning [[South Africa]]n performing artist, singer, songwriter, producer, [[actress]], dancer and [[songstress|business woman]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=KB MOTSILANYANE biography |url=https://afternoonexpress.co.za/guests/kb-motsilanyane/3033 |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=afternoonexpress}}</ref> 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 (TV series)|Rhythm City]]'' and ''[[7de Laan]]''.<ref name="briefly">{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane |url=https://briefly.co.za/36448-kb-motsilanyane-biography-age-son-husband-boyfriend-songs-albums-nominations-instagram-net-worth.html |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=briefly}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
She was born on 8 April 1979 in [[Moruleng]], South Africa{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
Motsilanyane was born on 8 April 1979 in [[Moruleng]], South Africa.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
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She was once married to Terry Pinana; they separated in 2007.<ref name="briefly" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane: 'I love like an idiot' |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-03-04-kb-motsilanyane-i-love-like-an-idiot/ |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=timeslive}}</ref> She is a mother of one son.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane Finally Opens Up About Her Relationship With Ex Husband |url=https://www.youthvillage.co.za/2015/10/kb-motsilanyane-finally-opens-up-about-her-relationship-with-ex-husband/ |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=youthvillage}}</ref>

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She was once married to Terry Pinana before they separated in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane: 'I love like an idiot' |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-03-04-kb-motsilanyane-i-love-like-an-idiot/ |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=timeslive}}</ref> She is a mother of one son.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane Finally Opens Up About Her Relationship With Ex Husband |url=https://www.youthvillage.co.za/2015/10/kb-motsilanyane-finally-opens-up-about-her-relationship-with-ex-husband/ |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=youthvillage}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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 (singer)|Eve]]{{Disambiguation needed|date=February 2024}}, Sibongile Khumalo, [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Beyonce]], Prime Circle, [[Ashanti]], Dwele and [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]].
Motsilanyane 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 (rapper)|Eve]], Sibongile Khumalo, [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Beyonce]], Prime Circle, [[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]], Dwele and [[Brandy Norwood|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|date=June 2024}}


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 (TV series)|Rhythm City]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane |url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=7336 |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=tvsa}}</ref> 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.<ref name="briefly" />
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 (TV series)|Rhythm City]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane |url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=7336 |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=tvsa}}</ref> 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.<ref name="briefly">{{Cite web |title=KB Motsilanyane |url=https://briefly.co.za/36448-kb-motsilanyane-biography-age-son-husband-boyfriend-songs-albums-nominations-instagram-net-worth.html |access-date=2020-11-29 |website=briefly|date=5 September 2019 }}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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Latest revision as of 18:08, 8 November 2024

Keabetswe Motsilanyane
Born
Keabetswe Motsilanyane

(1979-04-08) April 8, 1979 (age 45)
Moruleng, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other names
  • KB Motsilanyane
  • KB Mamosadi
  • Mamosadi KB
Occupations
  • Performing artist
  • singer
  • actress
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • businesswoman
Years active1995–present
SpouseTerry Pinana
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2002–present

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]

Personal life

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Motsilanyane 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

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Motsilanyane 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

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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

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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
2023 House of Zwide Nandipha TV drama series

References

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  1. ^ "KB MOTSILANYANE biography". Afternoon Express. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "KB Motsilanyane". briefly. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  3. ^ "KB Motsilanyane: 'I love like an idiot'". timeslive. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  4. ^ "KB Motsilanyane Finally Opens Up About Her Relationship With Ex Husband". youthvillage. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  5. ^ "KB Motsilanyane". tvsa. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
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