Kamo WW on mission to conquer the world with music

Social media sensation Kamo WW, renowned as one-third of Birth of Stars, is ready for the next chapter in his career as a solo music act. 

Real name is Kamohelo Pule, in the past two years he has become a viral superstar with the trio, which also includes Oratile “Coachella Randy” Masedi and Kagiso Mogola.    

It has been three months since Kamo WW debuted his first single, Abafana, and he is excited that people will not only know him for his impressive dance moves but now his electrifying sound, which fuses amapiano and gqom.  

“I’ve always loved music... but I must admit, a lot of people were taken aback when I announced I was venturing into music,” said Pule.

“I grew up in a very big family and every time we had family gatherings, my cousins and I would always choreograph dance routines that we’d perform to the family and when we were out at street bashes. 

"Dancing then became a thing for me and seeing that I'm such a fan of music and I love how it moves me, I thought I should make my own music, a sound that's in my head that people can listen to and also dance to."

His mission is world domination through his sound. Pule has released a follow-up single Chommie, a collaboration with Kancane hit-maker Siphesihle Nkosi, affectionately known as Chley.  

"Every time I dance, I feel like I'm tapping into my higher power... my music, on the other hand, is a different story – it's a feeling I can't even describe," said the 21-year-old musician from Springs in the East Rand. 

Pule admitted that he still had a long way to go before audiences could warm up to him as a musician.  

"I fully understand it will take time for them to adjust to the idea that I'm a musician now. These are the same people who have boxed me as just a model, hype-man or social media influencer but I'm ready to sway their opinion and for them to see that I am truly an artist," he said. 

"What's comforting is how a few fellow musicians are now coming to me with talks about possible features, which makes this whole objective all the worthwhile." 

Pule said that being part of Birth of Stars taught him the importance of finding his unique identity.

"The downside of fame is that people always want to compare us but little do they know that those are my brothers – we were actually together two days ago. We hang out all the time, we are as thick as thieves," he said. 

"I love that all three of us are growing outside of Birth of Stars. Randy is working on something new and exciting, while Kagiso is gearing up for his deejaying career. I also love that they are showing me so much love in terms of my music. They are so involved in my growth as a musician. Randy always helps me out with performance routines and Kagiso is always there to push me to keep going.”