Writing, rapping, and acting all in one small package!

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

KARABO “KAY SLEEZY”

SEABELA is an incredibly gifted artist from Thembisa Khatlamping. She has mastered music composition, lyrical flow, and acting - all under the tutelage of renowned actor Israel Matseke Zulu (aka GP Maorange). Karabo’s finely calibrated capabilities mark her as another burgeoning creative force within South Africa’s entertainment sector.

“Alex was fast and beautiful back then, but I wouldn’t have drowned in the streets since I spent most of my time with drama and dance rehearsals,” she told The Olifants.

Kay Sleezy inherited her incredible singing talent from a special family member - her beloved grandfather, who was renowned for his beautiful voice many years ago. “I have always looked up to GP Maorange, and I was passionate about becoming a superstar like him,” she said.

Kay Sleezy has a hip-hop song with Kid-Lyric and Michael Sausin Zaka. On the 5th of November 2022, Karabo released Manyesa alongside Bruhsthibo music, an Amapiano song. She is currently recording my EP under Pitbull entertainment.

Since she was a child, she admired the possibility of combining multiple art forms and showcasing her talents. At only eight years old, this ambitious artist began to bring her imaginative vision to life by taking center stage and performing for audiences near and far.

“At the tender age of eight, I took free dance and dramatic arts classes at a primary school. I went to Dr. Knak Primary, and GP Maorange always ensured we were up to standard. While most kids were terrified of him, he ensured that energy was most important in class. I used every opportunity to get to know him, asking questions and finding out how I wanted to lead everything, song introductions, character excursions, whatever I could raise myself and do.”

In 2014 she had an opportunity to appear in a short film. She said it wasn’t her first encounter as she had done only extra roles for Rhythm City, “It was amazing because I was working with my best friend, so everything flowed wonderfully on set. I would do anything in this world to work with Siyabonga Zubane again, may his soul rest in peace,” she recalled.

Kay Sleezy is not just a talented musician and actor, but a sought-after MC who can bring fire to the stage.