Kamo Mphela’s Father Defends Her Over ‘Jobe’ Lyrics: “She’s Allowed To Express Herself”

• Singer and choreographer Kamo Mphela has faced criticism over the lyrical content of her song Jobe
• Her father, Onitias Matona, who also serves as her business partner, publicly defended her and the lyrics of the song
• A veteran musician agreed with Kamo Mphela's father and said it was only right for him to back his daughter

Kamo Mphela’s father, Onitias Matona, has jumped to her defence following criticism about some of her lyrics.

Kamo Mphela, who recently won big at the Urban Music Awards, has set the South African music scene alight with her infectious tunes and her well-choreographed dance routines. While some of her songs have spawned TikTok dance challenges, a section of South Africans has expressed reservations over her lyrical content, and Kamo Mphela’s father has come to her defence.

Kamo Mphela's father defends her Jobe lyrics

In an interview with To The Max Brand Management, Onitias Matona explained that his relationship with Kamo Mphela goes beyond just being father and daughter. He explained that he also doubles as the Dallie hitmaker’s business partner.

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During the interview, Onitias recounted an incident where one of the producers asked if he was comfortable with the lyrics to his daughter’s viral hit song Jobe which has sexual innuendos.

“Another guy came to me and asked me if I am comfortable with the lyrics of the song, as the song is Jobe unginika kamnandi (you give me pleasure)?” he said.

Onitias Matona brushed aside the criticism, suggesting that as an artist, Kamo Mphela has the creative licence to sing about anything she feels like.

“What does that mean? Why should I not be comfortable with it? It is a song where she is an artist, she’s allowed to express herself,” Matona added.

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Fakaza reports that veteran musician JR was part of the discussion and backed Matona up. The Make the Circle Bigger hitmaker shared that it was only right for Onitias Matona to be supportive of Kamo Mphela since he understands the music industry.

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He explained that while the song has sexual undertones, it cannot be compared to American hip-hop music.

“Guys, it sounds nice to the ears, she is not swearing at anyone, she is not being explicit with the lyrics like your Hip-Hop artist overseas,” Onitias said.

He disclosed that Kamo Mphela is confident in her artistry that she didn’t ask him for his approval when she recorded Jobe.

“I am glad that she was comfortable with me, and she did not even bother to ask eish baba are you okay with Jobe unginika kamnandi,” he said.

Kamo Mphela opens up about almost quitting Amapiano

Meanwhile, Kamo Mphela almost didn't release Jobe or any other song for that matter. In 2024, Briefly News reported that Kamo Mphela nearly dropped out of the Amapiano music industry.

The Amanikiniki hitmaker admitted to facing numerous challenges in 2024, which caused her to suffer mentally. Due to this experience, Kamo Mphela has been an advocate for mental health. She also encourages people to be mindful of their mental health.

Source: Briefly News