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ZuluBoy
Birth nameMxolisi Brian Majozi
Born (1976-05-19) 19 May 1976 (age 48)
Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
OriginDurban, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • record producer
  • singer-songwriter
  • actor
Years active2006–present
LabelsUniversal Music Group, Gallo Record Company, CCP Record Company, Native Rhythms

Mxolisi Majozi (born 19 May 1976) also known as Zuluboy is a South African actor and musician from Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] He has worked with legendary South African hip hop artists, most of whom he drew inspiration from such as PRO.[2]

Career

Mxolisi majozi's breakthrough song was Nomalanga from the album Inqolobane, it was released in 2008.[3][4] He went on to win the Best Rapper Award at the 2008 Metro FM awards.[5][6]

Discography

Albums

  • Zivile – 2008
  • Inqolobane – 2008
  • Masihambisane – 2009
  • Igoda – 2009
  • Crisis Management – 2012
  • Sghubhu Sa Mampela – 2012
  • AM-PM Producers Edition – 2014

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. Zuluboy appeared in the first season of the SABC 1 drama series InterSEXions.[7] He played the role of Big Boy on etv's hit series Gold Diggers.[8]

Radio

He also worked as a Dj on the largest radio station in Africa, Ukhozi FM.[9] He was released from Ukhozi FM after having contractual disputes with the station.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Zuluboy". nativerhythms.co.za. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Talented Pro Hailed as Legend of SA hip hop". pressreader.com. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  3. ^ "The greatest hip hop songs that will help you learn Zulu". theculturetrip.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  4. ^ "South african hip hop love songs". okayfrica. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Zuluboy". nativerhythms.co.za.
  6. ^ "Zuluboy—Afternoon Express". afternoonexpress.co.za. 15 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Crossroads Started Between Sheets". iol.co.za. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  8. ^ "Zuluboy says he does not have a drinking problem". channel24.co.za. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  9. ^ "Zuluboy and Zimdollar join ukhozi". ukhozifm.co.za.
  10. ^ "Zuluboy kicked out of Ukhozi FM". sowetanlive.co.za. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2020.