Kelvin Momo Soft-Launches Rumoured New Girlfriend After Babalwa M Split

Kelvin Momo Soft-Launches Rumoured New Girlfriend After Babalwa M Split

  • Kelvin Momo set social media ablaze after posting a photo holding a mystery woman's hand during a night out
  • A gossip page identified the woman, who posted an identical photo and sent both their supporters into a tailspin
  • The soft-launch has divided fans, with some celebrating his new romance while others remain heartbroken over his split from Babalwa M
Kelvin Momo teased his new relationship
Kelvin Momo soft-launched his rumoured new girlfriend. Images: joy_zelda, nuewav
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Kelvin Momo may have just given fans their first look at his new love interest, and the internet has a lot of feelings about it.

In the early hours of 12 October 2026, the Amapiano star took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of himself holding a woman's hand during a night out in Bloemfontein. The post was short on details, but it didn't take long for fans to start asking questions.

Who is Kelvin Momo's new girlfriend?

Gossip page sa.gossiplab.exclusive did some digging and put a name to the mystery hand. The woman in the photo is Nontando Nanar Madlamini, who seemingly confirmed the connection herself by posting an identical snap on her own Instagram Story with the caption "Baby's babe."

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Madlamini is no ordinary socialite. With over 225,000 Instagram followers, she is a business owner running a beauty studio, a clothing store, and a consulting company. Her profile reflects a love for the finer things in life, often featuring luxury brand unboxings.

Fans react to Kelvin Momo moving on

This is not the first time the artist, born Thato Kelvin Momosa, has hinted at a new romance. After his high-profile split from fellow musician and collaborator Babalwa M, he was spotted getting close to an unknown woman not long after the breakup.

The latest soft-launch has sent peeps into a frenzy, with reactions running the full spectrum.

Kelvin Momo's new relationship was met with mixed reactions
Fans reacted differently to Kelvin Momo's apparent new relationship, with many saying they missed him with Babalwa M. Images: joy_zelda/ X, nontando_m/ Instagram
Source: UGC

nonhle_macingwane said:

"Happy for him; he found himself a gorgeous lover girl."

sihle_972 posted:

"Beautiful woman she is."

naeem_bullyprojects reacted:

"Happy for him."

However, not everyone was celebrating. A large number of commenters appeared visibly devastated by the news, still holding out hope for a reunion between Kelvin Momo and Babalwa M. The former couple were widely loved for their chemistry, both romantically and creatively, having produced a string of hits together that cemented their status as one of Amapiano's most beloved pairs.

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Babalwa M and MySol's cosy video raises questions

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to a cosy video of Babalwa M and businessman MySol.

Eyebrows were raised, with many fans expressing concern for Babalwa's ex-boyfriend, Kelvin Momo.

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Moroba Maepa (Entertainment editor) Moroba Maepa (née Moroeng) is the Deputy Head of the Entertainment desk at Briefly News, with nearly a decade of experience in South African media. A specialist in music and entertainment journalism, she began her career at Slikour OnLife before serving as Editor for HipHop Africa. A University of Johannesburg alumna and Google News Initiative certified professional, Moroba joined Briefly News in 2023, where she focuses on editorial excellence and leadership, merging her passion for entertainment with her love for storytelling. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za