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Birth name | Mxolisi Mgingqeni Majozi |
Born | Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | 19 May 1976
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]
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]
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]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | seasons |
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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 |
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