In 2019, Thulo was named as one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 for her contribution in the music and entertainment sector.
21 Facts About Boity Thulo
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Boity Thulo was born in Potchefstroom, North West, where she was raised by her maternal grandmother.
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Boity Thulo is the only daughter of Modiehi Thulo, her mother.
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Boity Thulo studied psychology and criminology at Monash University, but later dropped out because her mother was unable to pay for her varsity fees.
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Boity Thulo then signed to a casting agency which resulted in her in appearing on a Wimpy commercial in 2010.
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Boity Thulo then was a co-host on the SABC 1 The Media Career Guide Show, which she hosted alongside Thomani Mahlaba.
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Boity Thulo served host duties in several television shows, including SkyRoom Live, Ridiculousness Africa, Club 808, Zoned, Change Down, and Big Brother Africa.
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In 2012, Boity Thulo starred on the drama series Rockville, which was her first starring role.
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Boity Thulo appeared for all 4 seasons playing "Mpho Bogatsu".
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Boity Thulo was featured in the film Mrs Right Guy where she played "Marie" which was not a huge role.
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In October 2021, Boity Thulo received a nomination for African Social Star at 47th People's Choice Awards.
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Boity Thulo made her rapping debut on the Migos Culture Tour in South Africa on 21 October 2017 at TicketPro Dome.
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In October 2022, Boity Thulo headlined Rose Fest along with Ami Faku, Simmy and Busiswa.
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On 4 December 2020, she released the EP 4436, centering mainly on Boity Thulo, and containing features from Riky Rick, and a variety of other artists.
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In 2021, it was announced that Boity Thulo had closed a recording deal with Def Jam Africa.
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Boity Thulo was the first to mention it on Twitter.
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Boity Thulo continued her venture with Sissy-Boy as they released a new collection in July 2018.
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In 2021 Boity Thulo announced the launch of her new beverage alcohol and non-alcohol drinks.
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Boity Thulo had previously dated rapper Cassper Nyovest and are seen as having an on-again, off-again relationship.
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In October 2021, Boity Thulo was hospitalised after she had a fight with Bujy Bikwa.
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In July 2019, Boity Thulo was named by the Forbes magazine amongst the 30 under 30 creatives category list for her contribution to the music and entertainment sector, the list featured other young African creatives like Nigerian musician Burna Boy, South African actress, TV and radio personality Thando Thabethe, Ghanaian contemporary artist Joseph Awuah-Darko, known as Okuntakinte and Kenyan film director, producer and screenwriter Njue Kevin.