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IOL News
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Kelvin Momo's management takes on scammers amidst Drake's shoutout at Wireless Festival
Kelvin Momo's management issues a warning about scammers impersonating his team, while Drake praises the Amapiano star during his performance at the Wireless Festival. Image: X Scammers are trying their luck using Amapiano sensation Kelvin Momo's name. His management team has issued a warning to fans and promoters not to fall for the false management when attempting to book the musician. The artist's real management team, Tsquared Productions, revealed that a company called HDS Concepts, along with an individual claiming to be 'Devon', is falsely representing Momo's management team. 'It has come to our attention that a company operating under the name HDS Concepts has been falsely claiming to represent Kelvin Momo as his official management. 'These individuals further allege to be associated with or known as Devon, acting on behalf of Kelvin Momo. We would like to firmly state that Kelvin Momo is not managed by HDS,' read the statement. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The management team has confirmed that Momo is not managed by HDS Concepts or anyone claiming to be Devon, adding that the claims are false and misleading. Additionally, the Amapiano artist's team shared the cellphone numbers used by the fake management team. The team further clarified that all legitimate bookings and engagements for Momo go through them (TSquared Productions), and warned fans and promoters to verify any inquiries through official channels. Meanwhile, Momo received a nod from Canadian rapper Drake during his headlining set at the Wireless Festival, which took place from July 11 to 13. Drake gave a shoutout to the 'Amalobolo' hitmaker for helping him flip one of his chart-topping singles, 'Controlla', into an Amapiano mix, which was followed by him playing it and performing for the attending crowd. 'I hope you enjoy it. Shout out to Kelvin Momo, he helped me flip this tonight,' Drake said. This is not the first time the rapper has recognised the South African sensation. Drake had noticed Kelvin Momo before as they first connected in 2023 when Drake sent Momo a private message, praising his talent. He said listening to Momo's music was like a 'religious experience' and that Momo was 'from another planet'.
The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Kelvin Momo's management team warns of scam when trying to book the music producer
A company operating under the name HDS Concepts has been claiming to represent Kelvin Momo. Kelvin Momo's team has warned of a scam by someone caliming to be his manager. Picture: kelvinmomo_/Instagram Music producer Kelvin Momo's management team has warned those who want to book him not to go to the wrong management team. 'It has come to our attention that a company operating under the name HDS Concepts has been falsely claiming to represent Kelvin Momo,' read the statement from Tsquared Productions, the legitimate management company. The statement by Momo's management stated that a person going by the name 'Devon' has claimed to be Momo's manager. 'We would like to firmly state that Kelvin Momo is not managed by HDS Concepts or any individual claiming to be Devon. These claims are false and misleading.' ALSO READ: Kelvin Momo a no-show – again 'Kelvin Momo committed to transparency' 'Kelvin Momo and his team are committed to transparency and professionalism in all business dealings.' In May this year, Momo's team was forced to apologise to fans after he failed to show up at three confirmed performances. The Amapiano star, whose real name is Thato Ledwaba, had been scheduled to perform at Café 69, Piano Hub, and Makubenjalo., 'To our valued fans and patrons, we want to extend our sincerest apologies for missing our scheduled performances. 'Due to unforeseen health issues, our artist, Kelvin Momo, fell ill, forcing us to cancel these highly anticipated gigs,' the statement read. ALSO READ: WATCH: 'A scammer trying to scam me as me' – Fake Connie Ferguson calls the real one Rise in cybercrime Investigator Mike Bolhuis previously told The Citizen that in recent years, there has been a significant rise in these types of cybercrimes in South Africa. 'This surge can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing number of techniques and tools available, the growing popularity of social media platforms, and the public's heightened trust in celebrities. Actress and producer Connie Ferguson recently took to Instagram to warn her followers after a scammer attempted to impersonate her. The former Generations actress said she received a WhatsApp message from someone claiming to be 'Connie Ferguson'. When she checked the number on Truecaller, it appeared as 'Madonsela'. The scammer then video-called her using an old clip from a live workout session she had posted during lockdown. 'After a few seconds, they dropped the call and texted, 'You saw me, right?'' she said. Connie made it clear that she does not offer any investment opportunities and urged her followers to remain vigilant. NOW READ: Cat Matlala's former lover on Mkhwanazi: 'I don't know you but I see your heart'
News24
25-06-2025
- Business
- News24
Sean Barber's brand Rockets creates employment through his lifestyle empire
The Rockets founder dreamt of being a sports star as a child, but when life happened, he dusted himself off, tried again and now he runs one of SA's biggest lifestyle brands. From restaurants to barbershops and record labels, he has been instrumental in Kelvin Momo's and DBN Gogo's soaring music careers. The multiple award-winning Barber has hosted masterclasses for leading financial institutions. A rugby injury when he was 14 crushed Sean Barber's dreams of a successful sporting career, steering his life towards a different path from what he had envisioned. Reflecting on this redirection, the chartered accountant-turned-hospitality and entertainment wizard told City Press that the experience had opened his eyes to what the adults meant when they said you don't always get what you want in life. Heeding the call to open one door when another closed, the Rockets founder's interest in hospitality was sparked by the years he spent in Wimbledon Village in London in the UK. The area is known for its coffee shops, cafés and restaurants that serve its vibrant community, in addition to being famous for the iconic Wimbledon Tennis Championships, of course. Barber's Rockets empire is not just a restaurant chain but a lifestyle brand including clubs, rooftops, salons and the Dance Africa Record label. Some of the features inside the eateries even include soundproofed clubs and cinemas. In the spirit of Youth Month, Barber explained the importance of teaching young people that a dream derailed was not the end of the world. He said that the future was not determined by one dream and reminded the youth that they were allowed to change their dreams. 'It's good to have different dreams and to pursue them. But the most important thing behind any dream is to realise that, without passion, no dream makes any sense. So, the lesson is, do what you love, do what you're passionate about and then chase it down with everything you have,' he added. He walked City Press through how Rockets' success kicked off with corporate lunches before introducing the salons. This was done as part of his vision to steer people away from seeing Rockets as just a food joint but an all-encompassing lifestyle brand. He remembered a client telling him how the establishment had captured him. Supplied 'I had lunch at Rockets Express. After work, I went for a haircut at Rockets Man and then I went for dinner at Rockets Bryanston,' the client had said. Barber described his establishment as enhancing and incorporating elements of luxury and ease into what one would consider a normal day 'The move into music and to Dance Africa has been just an extension of that. It's a lifestyle brand and a big part of that is entertainment. So, everything just made sense around it and that's why we pushed,' he explained. Among the young artists whose careers Rockets has helped accelerate are Kelvin Momo and DBN Gogo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rockets (@ 'I was introduced to both when no one knew who they were. In 2020, Kevin was still a producer, just starting to DJ . ..we gave him a platform to be heard across all the venues and he was an incredible talent. DBN Gogo [Mandisa Radebe] as well, rather than the beginning, you know, no one would know who she was when she was getting on the decks,' he recalled. He described Rockets Media as a label to collect that content to sell to certain media houses, which sparked the idea to incorporate a recording studio as a platform to discover young talent and showcase it. 'We go right to the beginning of music creation ... creating and recording songs and then adding voiceovers into them,' he beamed. Rockets employs more than 400 young people and books an incredible 300 DJs per month. There are thousands of people whose lives we've hopefully positively impacted, whether it's been employment with us and developing their skill set in whatever job they have and enhancing them, enabling them to put Rockets on their CVs. Sean Barber Barber's entrepreneurial journey has resulted in multiple awards and being a guest speaker at the GQ and Standard Bank SA Business Masterclass. He said he wanted to continue inspiring future entrepreneurs by sharing the experiences and challenges that have turned his passion into an empire.
The Citizen
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Amapiano star Thatohatsi loses voice due to 'unexpected' illness
Thatohatsi was scheduled to perform at the Red Bull Symphonic this past weekend. Vocalist Thato Raphadi, popularly known as Thatohatsi, has issued an apology after missing several performances this past weekend. Among other gigs, the Uhambo hitmaker was scheduled to perform at the sold-out Red Bull Symphonic on Saturday, 7 June. However, Thatohatsi said she was unable to attend due to an unexpected illness that left her without her voice. 'I, Thatohatsi, regret to inform you that due to an unexpected illness, I have temporarily lost my voice and was unable to perform at the Red Bull Symphonic, Market@theSheds, and Drama Hatfield PTA, scheduled for 7 June,' she wrote in a statement. The singer added that she is committed to finding a resolution once she has recovered. 'I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to the event organisers, their sponsors, and my supporters. I truly appreciate your understanding during this challenging time. I am committed to rescheduling or working with the promoters to find a suitable alternative once I have recovered. I can't wait to see you all soon.' ALSO READ: Kelvin Momo releases album amid speculation about his involvement at this year's Redbull Symphonic Thatohatsi: The Amapiano rising star Thatohatsi shot to fame with her hit single Xolele, which went viral on TikTok. She is a rising Amapiano music star, hailing from Payneville, in Springs, south of Johannesburg. Thatohatsi has been featured by some of the biggest names in the Amapiano scene, including Kelvin Momo, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Mellow, and Sleazy. Her strong musical foundation was built through singing in her church choir and taking part in community performing arts initiatives. NOW READ: 'Joy in Greece': Inside Katlego Maboe's Greek getaway [PICS]
IOL News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Kelvin Momo captivates audiences at the Red Bull Symphonic with romance and amapiano magic
Kelvin Momo delivered an unforgettable Red Bull Symphonic show with Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. Picture: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool Image: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool Kelvin Momo's fans were left more than fulfilled at the Red Bull Symphonic with Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. In its second year, the Red Bull Symphonic was held over three days at the Montecasino Teatro, a bump from last year. Real name Thato Kelvin Ledwaba, music producer and artist Kelvin Momo's top-charting catalogue took center stage as it was brought to life through music conductor Howard and the electrifying Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. With the backing of Red Bull, who cut no corners when it comes to delivering top-notch production, attendees were left mesmerized. Kelvin Momo and Adam Howard are seen during the Red Bull Symphonic in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image: Craig Kolesky / Red Bull Content Pool Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Kelvin Momo made a commanding entrance with Howard, with the two of them even embracing each other, a clear sign of a strong bond formed. For his big night, Kelvin Momo was the life of the party, dancing and vibing along to the music and with the crowd. On night one, Kelvin Momo even got emotional as he performed 'Song Cry'. With seven albums under his belt and over 171 songs, choosing the 18-track set list was no small task. Kelvin Momo and Howard however managed to create one that celebrated his musical journey. Each song took attendees down memory lane, to the one they first heard the song or how it impacted them. However, the real moments came when Kelvin Momo's long-time vocal collaborator and long-time girlfriend Babalwa M (Mavuso) took to the stage. Fans were mesmerized as Kelvin Momo and Babalwa M stole the show at Red Bull Symphonic. Picture: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool Image: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool
