Zuluboy

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]

ZuluBoy
Birth nameMxolisi Mgingqeni Majozi
Born (1976-05-19) 19 May 1976
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

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
YearTitleRoleNotesseasons
2012-2016Fan BaseHost1-4
Gold DiggersBig Boy Gumede1-2
Room 9Zombie Bandit1
InterSEXionsVukani1
Soul CityZakes9
Mshika-ShikaScarra1
2020-2021UzaloLast Number4-6
2020-presentDurban GenMacGayver1-2

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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