Tebello Motsoane also known as ‘Tibz’ established himself as an entrepreneur before becoming a chef, the Katlehong native worked in the music industry and owned Showlove, one of South Africa’s longest-running hip hop event organizations. From cooking in the studio to cooking in the kitchen, South Africa has suffered significant losses in the entertainment and hospitality industries. Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane was introduced to the scene as a music man. “Hip hop is the name and business is the game”. As the entrepreneur behind Show love, formally known as AKA’s manager, Tibz has paved the way for a lot of hip hop enthusiasts in the early 2000’s.ShowLove, which were well known as “The Creators of Cool,” has been defining trends and building brands since as early as 2006,Offering Hip Hop heads a space full of like minded people through the parties.

 

 

 

 

”Basically, ShowLove was vehicle for brands to meet the youth. Whether it be music, videos, events, digital campaigns etc, Since then there have been several local brands and events that cater to Hip Hop fans that have been influenced by the ShowLove wave. The hip-hop game has altered and expanded tremendously, and this ‘Tibz’ has played a significant part. By June 2019, he reportedly managed rapper AKA, was a seller of clothing labels and fine wine, and a chef at his pop-up restaurant, Café Tibz.

Tebello Motsoane also known as ‘Tibz’ established himself as an entrepreneur before becoming a chef, the Katlehong native worked in the music industry and owned Showlove, one of South Africa’s longest-running hip hop event organizations. From cooking in the studio to cooking in the kitchen, South Africa has suffered significant losses in the entertainment and hospitality industries. Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane was introduced to the scene as a music man. “Hip hop is the name and business is the game”. As the entrepreneur behind Show love, formally known as AKA’s manager, Tibz has paved the way for a lot of hip hop enthusiasts in the early 2000’s.ShowLove, which were well known as “The Creators of Cool,” has been defining trends and building brands since as early as 2006,Offering Hip Hop heads a space full of like minded people through the parties.

”Basically, ShowLove was vehicle for brands to meet the youth. Whether it be music, videos, events, digital campaigns etc, Since then there have been several local brands and events that cater to Hip Hop fans that have been influenced by the ShowLove wave. The hip-hop game has altered and expanded tremendously, and this ‘Tibz’ has played a significant part. By June 2019, he reportedly managed rapper AKA, was a seller of clothing labels and fine wine, and a chef at his pop-up restaurant, Café Tibz.

Tebello was then determined to pursue a career in the culinary field, eventually becoming a well-known chef whose cooking was incomparable. In his interviews when asked what food means to him, Motsoane said: “Sitting at the table is always an opportunity to connect, most of us come from different parts of the country and when we share a table to enjoy a meal, we are sharing our past and present experiences.”

In the evening of Friday the 10th of February Tibz was shot dead with his lifelong friend, rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, outside Wish restaurant on Florida Road in Durban. The Motsoane family issued a statement on Saturday confirming his death, saying they are awaiting details from Durban police and expressed gratitude for the support they’ve received.

“To us, Tebello was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. To many he was Tibz Wa Bantwana, Chief of Cool, Summer Time Cool Creator, K1 K9, and the many other names of affection. Our son was loved and he gave love in return. As we come to terms with the devastating truth that our only son is no longer with us we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as a family to decide on the upcoming days.

“We thank you for the love and support we have received and ask you to continue to lift us up in prayer before the Lord.”