Baby Momo Returns With Kufezekile II: A Soulful Journey Through Struggle, Spirit & Love
South African DJ and producer Baby Momo returns with his deeply personal and spiritually resonant sophomore album, Kufezekile II, the highly anticipated follow-up to his 2024 debut, Kufezekile. Known for blending emotive Afro-house and Amapiano influences, Baby Momo delivers a rich and reflective body of work that explores themes of hardship, love, faith, and ancestral connection.
Kufezekile II features a dynamic lineup of collaborators, including Mthunzi, MaWhoo, Anele Zondo (Ney The Bae), Cnethemba Gonelo, Donald, Dinky Kunene, Mzizi, Cici, and Artwork Sounds, showcasing Baby Momo’s ability to unify voices in deeply resonant soundscapes.
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Standout tracks include “Bayabaleka,” which tackles betrayal and struggle; “Ithuba,” a grateful ode to life’s blessings; “Idlozi Lam,” a spiritual reflection on ancestry; “Ketla Dula,” a love song rooted in emotional vulnerability; and “Impilo,” which speaks to the pain of losing a loved one and the resilience that follows. With this album, Baby Momo continues to grow as an artist and storyteller, solidifying his place as a unique voice in South African music. Kufezekile II is a spiritual, emotional, and cultural journey.
Tidimatso Shika, better known as BabyMomo, is a South African DJ, composer, and producer originally from Soweto, now based in Midrand. Since stepping into the music scene, he has made a name for himself with his refined mixing skills, high-quality production, and signature sound that blends deep melodies with rich textures and infectious rhythms. In 2017, he honed his craft as a DJ before officially launching his production journey under MOMO PRODUCTION in 2018.
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His breakthrough came with the original production of “Ngizwile”, a hit that amassed over 9.6 million streams on Spotify, followed by “Mdali,” which surpassed 500K streams across all DSPs. He is currently collaborating with Kabza De Small on the successful remake “Ngizwile 2.0,” further cementing his presence in the Amapiano movement.
With over 250K monthly listeners, BabyMomo has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names, including Stakev, Dinky Kunene, Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai, Lee Art, Caltonic SA, Zee_nhle, Soa Mattrix, Mthunzi, Donald, Mawhoo, and Jay Sax. As one of the most exciting producers in Amapiano, his ability to craft captivating beats and timeless melodies continues to push the genre forward, solidifying his place in South Africa’s ever-evolving music landscape.