Who is Uncle Vinny? Age, girlfriend, songs, dancing, profession, profiles, net worth
Who is Uncle Vinny? Uncle Vinny is the stage name for one of the biggest Amapiano stars, MTV Base VJ. He is a social media sensation whose party at Braamfontein was filled with thousands of fans willing to risk contracting COVID-19 to enjoy his birthday.
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Uncle Vinny, the South African celebrity, is a youngster with a great following because of his unmatched creativity and entertainment skills. Who is the real Uncle Vinny? Here is everything there is to know about him, including his real name, age, girlfriend, songs, dancing, and net worth.
Uncle Vinny's profile summary
- Real name: Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu
- Stage name: Uncle Vinny
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 21 April 2002
- Place of birth: Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Uncle Vinny's age: 20 years old as of 2022
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- Nationality: South African
- Siblings: 2
- Schools attended: National School of the Arts
- Uncle Vinny Instagram: @uncle.vinny
- Email for bookings: kabelozoro@gmail.com
- Sexuality: Straight
- Relationship status: In a relationship
- Partner: Liyema Letlaka
- Occupation: Singer, dancer, radio host, actor, event organizer, content creator, MC
- Famous for: His signature dance moves, such as the viral #UncleVinnyChallenge
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Uncle Vinny's biography
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Is Uncle Vinny Riky Rick's son? During Riky Rick’s 2019 birthday, Vincent wrote an emotional Instagram note to him, addressing him as his father and praying for God’s blessings on him. While Riky may not be his biological father, he has played a significant role in Kabelo's life.
Who is Uncle Vinny's father? While Vincent is a protégé of “Boss Zonke” hitmaker Riky Rick (Rikhado Makhado), the names of Vincent's biological mother and father are unknown. All we know is that his parents are not wealthy and live in Hillbrow.
Is Uncle Vinny a Zimbabwean? No. Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu is a South African raised in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. His parents are from KwaZulu Natal’s south coast; therefore, he is originally from KwaZulu Natal. This makes him South African and not Zimbabwean.
How old is Uncle Vinny? Vincent Kabelo is now 20 years old. He is the eldest of 3 children. Growing up in a tough environment with rampant drug abuse taught Vincent to be street smart while avoiding trouble.
Education
He was involved in the community theatre from grade 4 until grade 7. Even though Uncle Vinny parent’s disagreed with his mother not liking him spending many hours at the theatre, his father encouraged it because it was a safe space that kept Kabelo off the dangerous streets.
After completing his primary studies, the Hillbrow community theatre assisted Vincent in joining the National School of the Arts (NSA). The theatre also assisted him by paying his fees at NSA. Despite working on side hustles, Vinny matriculated in 2020.
Career
What does Uncle Vinny do for a living? Kabelo is multi-talented and uses his various skills to earn a living. He became a DJ on Hillbrow Radio Station, Hillbrow FM, while studying at NSA. While at the station, he networked with some celebrities like Cassper Nyovest.
How did Uncle Vinny become famous? Kabelo's biggest break was in January 2021 when he scored a gig on MTV Base as a VJ for the show called Newsish.
Uncle Vinny dancing
Vincent is also a popular modern-day dancer, making musicians want to collaborate with him to tap into the Gen Z market. Using social media platforms like TikTok where his videos get hundreds of thousands views, Kabelo has blown the internet with moves like the viral #UncleVinnyChallenge.
Vincent began singing while in grade 9 at the age of about 13 years. However, there are no Uncle Vinny songs. He has been featuring in other musicians' videos. He participated in Riky Rick’s Cotton Fest, Major League Djz, Nasty C’s Ivyson Tour, and the SA Hip Hop Awards.
What happened to Uncle Vinny? Kabelo is a go-getter that does all it takes to achieve his dreams. He is also one of the brand ambassadors for Puma Fast Rider. In addition, he is a content creator, and he creates and hosts events where teenagers show their talents.
Uncle Vinny's girlfriend
Vincent is dating Liyema Letlaka. The gorgeous Liyema was revealed to the internet by Musa Khawula on Twitter after Vincent flaunted her while driving his car.
Uncle Vinny's net worth
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The exact net worth of Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu is unknown. However, Vincent makes significant cash from the events he organizes, his social media influence, and brand ambassador deals with Puma.
Living by the mantra that anything is possible and nothing can stop one from doing what he is determined to do, Uncle Vinny is a self-made entertainer with the potential of becoming even bigger in the future. We wish him all the best in his career and other endeavours.
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