Boitumelo Thulo, popularly known as Boity, is a South African television personality, rapper, actress, businesswoman and model.
Early life
Thulo was born in Potchefstroom, North West, where she was raised by her maternal grandmother. She is the only daughter of Modiehi Thulo, her mother. Thulo studied Psychology and Criminology at Monash University, but later dropped out because her mother was unable to pay for her varsity fees. She then signed to a casting agency which resulted her in appearing on a Wimpy commercial in 2010.
Career
Film and Television
Thulo's television career began when she presented the YOTV educational show "Crib Notes" in 2011. She then was a co-host on the SABC 1The Media Career Guide Show, which she hosted alongside Stevie Frenche. She also served host duties in several television shows, including SkyRoom Live, Ridiculousness Africa, Club 808, Zoned, Change Down, and Big Brother Africa. In 2012, Thulo starred on the drama seriesRockville, which was her first starring role. She appeared for all 4 seasons playing "Mpho Bogatsu". Thulo's film debut was in 2014 when she starred on a comedy short-film Dear Betty, were she played "Betty". She also was featured in the film Mrs Right Guy where she played "Marie" which was not a huge role.
Music
Thulo made her rapping debut on the Migos Culture Tour in South Africa on 21 October 2017 at TicketPro Dome. As Migos delayed by a few hours, Boity joined Nasty C as one of the opening acts until the trio arrived. In 30 August 2018, Thulo released her debut single "Wuz Dat", featuring Nasty C. The song won at the 2018 South African Hip-Hop Awards for the category "Best Collabo". In 8 February 2019, she released her second single titled "Bakae"which was a great hit.
Ventures
In 2016, she collaborated with Sissy-Boy for a jean collection which was predicted to be about "being sexy and celebrating curves". Thulo continued her venture with Sissy-Boy as they released a new collection in July 2018. In 2018, she partnered with Impulse SA in creating limited edition fragrances. She also graced the cover of Cosmopolitan SA for the September issue.
Personal life
Thulo had previously dated rapper Cassper Nyovest and are seen as having an on and off relationship. The pair got engaged but then they called off their engagement and ended their relationship in December 2015.
