Prince Kaybee aka Kabelo Motsamai is a South African musician, electronic dance music DJ, and producer who rose to fame with his songs “Friend Zone”, “Banomoya”, “Yonkinto”, and “Wajellwa”. His real name is Kabelo Motsamai and he was born on June 15, 1989, in Senekal, near Welkom in the Free State, South Africa. He is the youngest of 36 children from his father, who had multiple wives.
He dropped out of high school when he impregnated his girlfriend and started working as a taxi driver. He later pursued his passion for music and became one of the most popular DJs in South Africa. He has won several awards, including the SAMA for Male Artist of the Year in 2019. He is currently dating Zola Mhlongo, a radio presenter and actress.
Education, Age & Early Life
Prince Kaybee was born Kabelo Motsamai on June 15, 1989, in Senekal, a small town near Welkom in the Free State province of South Africa. He is the youngest of 36 children that his father had with different women. He was the only child of his mother, who raised him alone.

He dropped out of school in grade 11 after he impregnated his girlfriend. He ran away from home and lived on the streets of Bloemfontein for three years. He got a job as a DJ at a Nigerian-owned club, where he met a woman who offered him a place to stay. He bought a laptop and started to practice DJing and producing music.
Prince Kaybee Wiki/BIO
Name | Kabelo Motsamai |
Also known as | Prince Kaybee |
Date of birth | June 15, 1989 |
Place of birth | Senekal, South Africa |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Nationality | South African |
Ethnicity | Black |
Religion | Christianity |
Education | High school drop-out |
Occupation | Musician, DJ, producer |
Genre | Electronic dance music |
Instruments | Turntables, synthesizers |
Labels | Low Key Records, Universal Music Group |
Net worth | $5 million USD (approx.) |
Homepage | Dreshare.com |
Prince Kaybee Songs
Prince Kaybee has released four studio albums and several singles since his debut in 2015. His albums are:
- Better Days (2015)
- I Am Music (2017)
- Re Mmino (2019)
- Project Hope (2020)
Some of his most popular songs are:
- Friend Zone (feat. Ziyon)
- Wajellwa (feat. Shaun Dihoro)
- Charlotte (feat. Lady Zamar)
- Club Controller (feat. LaSoulMates, TNS, and Zanda Zakuza)
- Banomoya (feat. Busiswa and TNS)
- Fetch Your Life (feat. Msaki)
- Gugulethu (feat. Indlovukazi, Supta, and Afro Brothers)
- Uwrongo (feat. Black Motion, Shimza, and Ami Faku)
- Ayabulela (feat. Caiiro and Sykes)
- Hosh (feat. Sir Trill)
Who is Prince Kaybee’s Wife?
Prince Kaybee is not married yet but he is in a relationship with Zola Mhlongo, who is also known as Zola Zeelovin. She is a radio presenter at Gagasi FM and an actress who has appeared in shows like Isibaya and Uzalo. The couple confirmed their romance in 2020 and have been sharing their love on social media. They also collaborated on a song called You/Me which was part of Prince Kaybee’s Project Hope album.
Children: Son & Daughter
According to the web search results, Prince Kaybee has two children: a son named Milani and another son whose name is not revealed. Here are some details about his children:
- Milani is Prince Kaybee’s son with his current girlfriend, Zola Mhlongo, who is also known as Zola Zeelovin. Milani was born on 20 October 2021, when Zola was only seven months pregnant. He was a premature baby who survived and thrived.
- He celebrated his first birthday in 2022 and his parents shared their joy and gratitude on social media. Prince Kaybee named his wine brand after his son and often plays with him in adorable videos.

- Prince Kaybee’s other son was born in August 2017, to a woman who is originally from Venda in Limpopo. The identity of the mother and the son are not publicly known, but they were in the spotlight in 2018 when Prince Kaybee was accused of not paying child support.
- The mother claimed that Prince Kaybee never bothered to see her and the baby after she gave birth. Prince Kaybee denied the allegations and said that he was taking care of his son financially and emotionally.
Parents & Siblings
Prince Kaybee’s father was a polygamist who had 36 children with different women. Prince Kaybee was the only child of his mother, who raised him alone after his father died. He did not have a close relationship with his father or his siblings and he struggled financially as a child. He once revealed that he used to steal food from his neighbors to survive.

Music Career
He entered and won the SABC1 reality competition 1’s and 2’s in 2015, which launched his career as an electronic musician and DJ. He released his debut album Better Days in 2015, which featured the hit singles Friend Zone, Wajellwa, and Better Days.

He followed up with his second album I Am Music in 2017, which included the popular songs Charlotte, Yonkinto, and Club Controller. His third album Re Mmino was released in 2019 and contained the smash hits Banomoya, Fetch Your Life, and Gugulethu. His fourth album The 4th Republic was released in 2021 and featured collaborations with artists such as Black Motion, Shimza, Ami Faku, and Nokwazi.

Prince Kaybee has also released several EPs, such as Crossover Music (2019), Project Hope (2020), and Gemini (2021). Prince Kaybee has performed at various festivals and events across South Africa and abroad, such as the Ultra Music Festival, the Rocking the Daisies Festival, the DSTV Delicious Festival, and the Global Citizen Festival.

Prince Kaybee Awards & Achievements
- MTV Africa Music Award for Listener’s Choice in 2016
- South African Music Award for Male Artist of the Year in 2018
- South African Music Award for Best Dance Album in 2018 and 2020
- Soundcity MVP Award for Best Collaboration for Gugulethu in 2020
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act in 2020
- Channel O Music Video Award for Most Popular Song of the Year for Banomoya in 2020
Net worth
Prince Kaybee has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD as of 2021. He earns his income from his music sales, streaming royalties, live performances, endorsements, and other ventures. He also owns a record label called Low Key Records which he founded in 2018. He has signed artists like Rose Nkau, Thulz, and Sanda.

Height, Weight & Tattoos
Prince Kaybee stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches or 173 centimeters. He weighs about 75 kilograms or 165 pounds. He has a muscular physique and often posts pictures of his workouts on his Instagram account.

Social Media Links
Prince Kaybee is very active on social media platforms where he interacts with his fans and promotes his music. He has over 2 million followers on Instagram, over 1 million followers on Twitter, over 800 thousand followers on Facebook, and over 400 thousand subscribers on YouTube. His social media handles are:
Instagram: @princekaybee_sa
Twitter: @PrinceKaybee_SA
Facebook: @PrinceKaybeeTheOriginal
YouTube: @PrinceKaybeeTV
Facts About Prince Kaybee
- His stage name Prince Kaybee was inspired by his childhood nickname Kaybee, which was given to him by his grandmother.
- He won the second season of the SABC1 reality competition 1’s and 2’s in 2015, which launched his music career.
- Kaybee has a tattoo of crown on his chest, which symbolizes his royal status as prince.
- Prince is a philanthropist who supports various causes, such as education, health, and women’s empowerment. He also launched a project called Project Hope in 2020, which aims to empower female artists in the music industry.

- Prince is a car enthusiast who owns a fleet of luxury vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, a BMW M4, a Volkswagen Golf GTI, and a Porsche Panamera.
- He is a vegetarian who does not eat meat or dairy products. He also does not drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes.
- Prince is a fan of soccer and supports the Kaizer Chiefs Football Club.
- He has been involved in several controversies, such as his feud with DJ Black Coffee, his plagiarism allegations by DJ Euphonik, and the leaked nude photos by his ex-girlfriend.
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