Uncle Vinny
| Uncle Vinny | |
|---|---|
 Uncle Vinny | |
| Born | Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu April 21, 2002 |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Occupation |
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| Known for | Unique dancing and MCing events |
| Children | |
Uncle Vinny real name Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu is a South African VJ. In April 2021 his birthday celebration shut down Braamfontein. Uncle Vinny is known for his unique dancing and MCing events.
Background
Uncle Vinny was born in KwaZulu-Natal but was raised in Hillbrow where he says he was exposed to a lot of crime but developed a love for entertainment.[1]
Real Name
Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu
During an interview with Scoop Makhathini and Ms Cosmo, Uncle Vinny said Vincent was his grandfather's name.[1]
Age
Uncle Vinny was born on 21 April 2002.[2]
Education
Uncle Vinny went to high school at the National School Arts where his passion for TV presenting, acting and performance started. He matriculated in 2020.[1]
Career
Hillbrow FM
At the age of 15, Vinny joined Hillbrow FM as a radio presenter. At the time, Vinny was only in grade 9.[1]
MTV Base
In 2021, Uncle Vinny joined MTV Base’s Culture Squad as a VJ alongside Azania Mosaka’s daughter, Shamiso Mosaka.[1]
Braamfontein Birthday Party
In April 2021, Uncle Vinny hosted a party at the Neighbourgoods Market. However, his fans filled the streets of Braamfontein and filled them while waiting to get into the venue. The streets were crowded as what was meant to be a normal party turned into a block party. Uncle Vinny was celebrating his 19th birthday.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Mahlohonolo Magadla, 7 things to know about Uncle Vinny – the teenager who filled up Braamfontein, True Love, Published: April 26, 2021, Retrieved: April 28, 2021
- ↑ Cebelihle Bhengu, Julius Malema wishes entertainer Uncle Vinny happy birthday: 'Kill them with perfect dance moves', TimesLive, Published: April 22, 2021, Retrieved: April 28, 2021
- ↑ Andiswa Ngenyane, UNCLE VINNY’S PARTY SHUTS DOWN BRAAMFONTEIN!, Daily Sun, Published: April 25, 2021, Retrieved: April 28, 2021
