Zuluboy

ZuluBoy
Birth nameMxolisi Mgingqeni Majozi
Born (1976-05-19) 19 May 1976 (age 48)
Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
OriginDurban, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
  • singer-songwriter
  • actor
Years active2006–present
LabelsUniversal 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
2020-2021 Durban Gen MacGayver 1-2

References

  1. ^ "Zuluboy biography | TVSA". TVSA.
  2. ^ "Zuluboy". nativerhythms.co.za. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "The greatest hip hop songs that will help you learn Zulu". theculturetrip.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  5. ^ "South african hip hop love songs". okayfrica. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Zuluboy". nativerhythms.co.za.
  7. ^ "Zuluboy—Afternoon Express". afternoonexpress.co.za. 15 February 2020. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  8. ^ ""MTV Africa Music Awards Nominations Unveiled". Billaboard. 26 August 2009.
  9. ^ Zeeman, Kyle (24 September 2015). "Zuluboy quits TV to record music in Dubai and the Netherlands | Channel". News24. South Africa.
  10. ^ "Crossroads Started Between Sheets". iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  11. ^ Madibogo, Julia (20 January 2021). "Zuluboy spreads his wings as MacGyver in Durban Gen | City Press". News24.
  12. ^ "Zuluboy and Zimdollar join ukhozi". ukhozifm.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  13. ^ "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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