Boity Thulo Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 2¼ in |
Weight | 62 kg |
Date of Birth | April 28, 1990 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Boity Thulo is a South African television personality, dancer, rapper, actor, businessperson, model, social media star, and entrepreneur. Over the years, she has been a part of several shows and movies which include the likes of Big Brother Africa, Crib Notes, Taxi Ride, Mrs Right Guy, Dear Betty, The Media Career Guide, Turn It Out: Street Battle, Massive Music, 10 Over 10, Zoned, Turn It Out, ScreenTime with Nicky Greenwall, Rolling With… Celeb Edition, I Love South Africa, Rockville, Strictly Come Dancing SA, My Perfect Family, Reality Check, Tongue in Check, The Close-Up, Club 808, Lip Sync Battle Africa, Ridiculousness Africa, Rhythm City, Change Down, High Rollers, and Celeb Feasts with Zola. In addition to that, Boity Thulo has also branched out as a singer and has released many tracks and extended plays like Wuz Dat (with Nasty C), 4436, Bakae, Switch it up (with Lioness and Nazizi), and Own Your Throne.
Born Name
Boitumelo Thulo
Nick Name
Boity
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa
Residence
South Africa
Nationality
Education
Boity Thulo got enrolled at Monash University in Johannesburg, Gauteng and studied psychology and criminology. However, she later dropped out because her mother was unable to pay her varsity fees.
Occupation
Television Personality, Dancer, Rapper, Actor, Businessperson, Model, Social Media Star, Entrepreneur
Family
- Mother – Modiehi Thulo
- Siblings – She is an only child.
Genre
Hip Hop, Amapiano
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Def Jam Africa
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 2¼ in or 158 cm
Weight
62 kg or 136.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Boity Thulo has dated –
- Cassper Nyovest (2014-2015) – In 2014, she started going out with rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer, and amateur boxer Cassper Nyovest. They were in an on-again, off-again relationship and eventually got engaged. However, the engagement was later called off and the romance ended in December 2015.
- Stanley Obiamalu (2017-2019) – She was romantically involved with Stanley Obiamalu between 2017 and 2019.
- Christian Eyenga (2017) – It was RUMORed that she had an affair with Congolese professional basketball player Christian Eyenga in June 2017.
- Anton David Jeftha (2021-Present) – In January 2021, she began dating actor, model, MC, and voice artist Anton David Jeftha.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
She has often dyed her hair.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Curvy physique
Brand Endorsements
Boity Thulo appeared in a Wimpy commercial in 2010.
Boity Thulo Facts
- She grew up in Potchefstroom, North West, under the care of her maternal grandmother.
- In 2012, Boity Thulo brought to life the character of Mpho Bogatsu in the soap opera Rockville.
- She played the role of Marie in the romantic comedy film Mrs Right Guy in 2016.
- Boity Thulo was cast in the guest role of Luscious Lu in the musical drama soap opera Rhythm City in 2017.
- The song Wuz Dat (ft. Nasty C) won the South African Hip Hop Award for “Best Collaboration” in 2018.
- She partnered with Impulse SA to create limited-edition fragrances in 2018.
- She appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan SA for the September issue in 2018.
- In 2020, Boity Thulo released her debut extended play titled 4436 and it was nominated for the “Best Hip Hop Album” award at the 27th South African Music Awards as well as in the “Mixtape Of The Year” category at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards. The album title signifies the street number of the place she grew up in Potchefstroom.
- She won the South African Hip Hop Award for “Best Female” in 2021.
- In 2021, she was nominated in the “African Social Star” category at the People’s Choice Awards.
- Boity Thulo bagged the African Muzik Magazine Award for “Personality of the Year” in 2021.
- As a featured artist, Boity Thulo has been a part of songs like Original Recipe (Remix) by Stogie T, Thembi by Costa Titch, and Utatakho (Remix) by Yanga Chief.
- Following a fight with radio presenter Bujy Bikwa, she was hospitalized in October 2021.
Featured Image by Boity Thulo / Instagram