Zuluboy
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ZuluBoy | |
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| Birth name | Mxolisi Mgingqeni Majozi |
| Born | 19 May 1976 Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Origin | Durban, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group, Gallo Record Company, CCP Record Company, Native Rhythms |
Mxolisi Mgingqeni Majozi [1] (born May 19, 1976) also known as Zuluboy is a South African actor and musician from Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[2] He has worked with legendary South African hip hop artists, most of whom he drew inspiration from such as PRO.[3]
Career
His breakthrough song was "Nomalanga" from the album Inqolobane, it was released in 2008.[4][5] He went on to win the Best Rapper Award at the 2008 Metro FM awards.[6][7]
At the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards he was nominated for Best Hip Hop.[8]
Acting and television career
Mxolisi has had a successful career as an actor and television host. From 2012 to 2016 he hosted the SABC 1 variety show and Fan Base, across four seasons.[9] Zuluboy appeared in the first season of the SABC 1 drama series InterSEXions.[10] He played the role of Big Boy Gumede on etv's hit series Gold Diggers. He was seen on the South African show Uzalo from season 4-6 playing a role of Last number and is currently on Durban Gen as MacGyver.[11]
Radio
He also worked as a Dj on the largest radio station in Africa, Ukhozi FM.[12] He was released from Ukhozi FM after having contractual disputes with the station.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
- Zivile (2008)
- Inqolobane (2008)
- Masihambisane (2009)
- Igoda (2009)
- Crisis Management (2012)
- Sghubhu Sa Mampela (2012)
- AM-PM Producers Edition (2014)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2016 | Fan Base | Host | 1-4 | |
| Gold Diggers | Big Boy Gumede | 1-2 | ||
| Room 9 | Zombie Bandit | 1 | ||
| InterSEXions | Vukani | 1 | ||
| Soul City | Zakes | 9 | ||
| Mshika-Shika | Scarra | 1 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Uzalo | Last Number | 4-6 | |
| 2020-present | Durban Gen | MacGayver | 1-2 |
References
- ^ "Zuluboy biography | TVSA". TVSA.
- ^ "Zuluboy". nativerhythms.co.za. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Talented Pro Hailed as Legend of SA hip hop". 22 January 2014. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020 – via PressReader.
- ^ "The greatest hip hop songs that will help you learn Zulu". theculturetrip.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "South african hip hop love songs". okayfrica. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Zuluboy". nativerhythms.co.za.
- ^ "Zuluboy—Afternoon Express". afternoonexpress.co.za. 15 February 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ ""MTV Africa Music Awards Nominations Unveiled". Billaboard. 26 August 2009.
- ^ Zeeman, Kyle (24 September 2015). "Zuluboy quits TV to record music in Dubai and the Netherlands | Channel". News24. South Africa.
- ^ "Crossroads Started Between Sheets". iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Madibogo, Julia (20 January 2021). "Zuluboy spreads his wings as MacGyver in Durban Gen | City Press". News24.
- ^ "Zuluboy and Zimdollar join ukhozi". ukhozifm.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Zuluboy kicked out of Ukhozi FM". sowetanlive.co.za. 5 October 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
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