Boity Thulo facts for kids

Boitumelo Thulo (born April 28, 1990), better known as Boity, is a South African television host, rapper, actress, and businesswoman. She is a multi-talented star who has found success in many different areas.

In 2019, the famous magazine Forbes Africa named her one of its "30 Under 30" stars. This was to recognize her amazing work in music and entertainment.

Boity became very popular after releasing her first song, "Wuz Dat?" in 2018, which featured the rapper Nasty C. In 2020, she signed a deal with the record label Def Jam Africa and released her first EP, called 4436. The EP was so good that it was nominated for Best Hip Hop Album at the 27th South African Music Awards.

Early Life and Education

Boity Thulo was born in Potchefstroom, a city in the North West province of South Africa. She was raised by her grandmother on her mother's side.

For her higher education, Boity studied psychology and criminology at Monash University. She later had to leave her studies. After this, she joined a casting agency, which helps actors find work. This led to her first big break in a TV commercial for the restaurant Wimpy in 2010.

Career in Entertainment

Boity has had a very successful and busy career in television and music.

Television and Film

Boity's TV career started in 2011 when she hosted a kids' educational show called "Crib Notes." She also co-hosted The Media Career Guide Show on SABC 1. She has been a host on many other popular shows, including Club 808, Ridiculousness Africa, and Change Down.

Her first major acting role was in the drama series Rockville in 2012. She played the character "Mpho Bogatsu" for all four seasons of the show.

Boity also appeared in movies. In 2014, she starred in a short comedy film called Dear Betty. She also had a role in the 2016 movie Mrs Right Guy.

In 2021, Boity was nominated for the African Social Star award at the 47th People's Choice Awards, showing how popular she is across Africa.

Music Career

Boity first showed off her rapping skills in 2017. She was an opening act for the American rap group Migos during their tour in South Africa.

On August 30, 2018, she released her first single, "Wuz Dat?", featuring Nasty C. The song was a huge hit. It was the first song by a female rapper in South Africa to be certified platinum. This means it sold a very large number of copies. The song also won "Best Collaboration" at the 2018 South African Hip Hop Awards.

In 2020, she released her EP titled 4436. It featured other artists like Riky Rick. The album was nominated for Best Hip Hop Album at the South African Music Awards. In 2021, Boity announced that she had signed a recording deal with Def Jam Africa, a major record label.

Other Work and Business

Besides entertainment, Boity is also a successful businesswoman.

In 2016, she worked with the clothing brand Sissy-Boy to create her own line of jeans. The collection was very popular.

In 2018, she partnered with Impulse SA to create her own special fragrances. That same year, she was featured on the cover of the South African version of Cosmopolitan magazine.

In 2021, Boity launched her own brand of drinks called BT Signature.

Personal Life

Boity was once in a relationship with the rapper Cassper Nyovest. They were a well-known couple but ended their relationship in 2015.

Filmography

Television

Film

Discography

EPs

Singles

Awards and Nominations

Here are some of the awards Boity has won or been nominated for.

See also

In Spanish: Boity Thulo para niños