He is best known for his debut album titledBook of Proverb(2005).
Since then, ProVerb has been quite active in Mzansismusicindustry and has several solo and collaborative albums.
Here is a quick look at the renowned rappers career, personal, and family details.
ProVerb Rapper in casual wear. Photo: @proverbmusic (modified by author)Source: UGC
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ProVerb (rapper) biography
how old is ProVerb?
The rapper was born on 12 April 1981, making him 41 years old as of 2022.
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He was born and raised in Kimberly, Northern Cape, SouthAfrica.
His mother was known as Dr Nomonde Thekisho, though not much is known about his father.
Who are ProVerb’s siblings?
The rapper looking all happy. Photo: @proverbmusic (modified by author)Source: UGC
The rapper grew up alongside two siblings, a brother, and a sister.
The rapper attended St. Patricks Christian Brothers College in Kimberley and later joined Allenby College inJohannesburg.
He graduated in 2003 with a diploma in sound engineering.
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Career
Shortly after his graduation, ProVerb began pursuing his passion for creating music.
His efforts soon paid off when he released his debut studio album in 2005.
The album was titledBook of Proverband is still among his best-performing albums to date.
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The album was released through an independent record label known as Outrageous Records.
He also worked as a content and technical producer.
The renowned rapper then left theDrive-Timeshow and began hosting another show known as The Pro-Fileon the same radio station.
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The show aired on weekends and became quite popular of late.
Today, Proverb works at Kaya FM where he hosts theTop 40show.
Music-wise, ProVerb has released five more albums sinceBook of Proverb, all of which have been quite successful.
The rapper performing on stage. Photo: @proverbmusic (modified by author)Source: UGC
He has also been part of various collaborative projects with other high-profile rappers in South Africa.
In 2010,the rapperwas selected to co-host the sixth season ofIdols SAalongside Liezel Van der Westhuizen.
He worked as a co-host for about a year before finally becoming the shows solo host.
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He has also released various Eps (extended plays) includingRAP, Single Shot,andMixed Emtions.
Awards
The rap artist has earned a few awards over the course of his illustriousmusic career.
Here is a quick look.
ProVerb Rapper’s wife
ProVerb was previously married to Onalenora Moreo.
The two dated for a short while before tying the knot in 2005.
The affair led to a divorce after 10 years of marriage.
Speaking about the affair, Proverb states that he became so depressed that he contemplated suicide.
The two dated for two years between 2016 and 2018 before going their separate ways.
ProVerb’s net worth
Accordingto Ubetoo, the renowned rappers net worth is $1 million.
However, this is not an official net worth figure.
What is ProVerb’s real name?
The rapper was born Tebogo Sidney Thapelo Thekisho.
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There is usually little to no buzz around his life.
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