Kabelo Mabalane, aka Bouga Luv, was born in 1976. This versatile rapper, songwriter and actor hails from Diepkloof in Soweto. He started his music career with kwaito group TKZee before going solo. TKZee made musical history by introducing kwaito to the United States, performing in Atlanta and Dallas.
Kabelo is the first artist outside of the US to land his own footwear line, with Reebok’s RBK campaign, which merges sports and music. Kabelo is also co-owner of Groove Luv Records, which he recently founded with kwaito producer D-Rex.
Kabelo is known for his energetic, creative rhythmic tunes and dance styles.
