Boity Thulo is a South African entertainer, businesswoman, and one of the richest female rappers in South Africa who has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Boity Thulo seems to have it all; beauty, fame, and fortune. The multi-talented woman started out as a model in 2010 and has since widened her horizon, experimenting in the television and movie industry as well as in the business world. The SA native has also had her share of endorsement deals from some of the top brands both in South Africa and beyond.
As an affluent single woman, the versatile entrepreneur loves to enjoy the good things of life. For one, she has been severally spotted in very expensive cars and according to her Instagram post, she gifted herself a mini-mansion worth over R3.75 million. There is still a whole lot more to know about Boity Thulo.
Her Net Worth of $1.5 Million Accrued From Multiple Sources
The multi-talented entertainer has a net worth of $1.5 million which accrued from her diverse careers in modeling, hosting TV shows, acting, singing/rapping, and entrepreneurship. It is of great interest that she came from humble beginnings, but despite the obstacles posed by financial constraints, Boity Thulo was more than capable of dealing with the challenges and came out on the other side as a successful woman in her own right.
Thulo’s achievements in business and the entertainment industry earned her a place on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 List; the 2019 edition. From what is obvious, the African beauty has enough entrepreneurial skills and business acumen to break more frontiers and achieve bigger feats. With that said, her present fortune of $1.5 million may just be a small scratch on the surface as the lady seems poised to conquer the business and entertainment world.
She Has Graced The Front Pages of Several Publications as a Model
Boitumelo Thulo’s upbringing, though strict, gave some room for creativity; thus, the emerging star had the leverage to grow into the bundle of talents we know today. Her preparation for the task ahead commenced at the High School level where she was active in the school band. She went on to study Criminology and Psychology at Monash University but did not graduate due to financial constraints.
After she dropped out of Monash, the aspiring actress joined a casting agency where she began working and walking for a few brands. Her modeling career took off in 2010 when she was presented with the opportunity to appear in a commercial for Wimpy. She has since then graced the cover page of magazines like Bona, Cosmopolitan, Hype, Glamour, and True Love. The popular weekly Newspaper Saturday Star has also had her on its front page.
Her Television Hosting Career Commenced with YOTV’s Crib Note
In 2011, YOTV’s educational show popularly known as Crib Note took her on as a presenter, opening an inroad into other TV hosting jobs. From there, the SA beauty began hosting the Ridiculousness Africa television show, as well as a host of other shows that include Club 808, Zoned, Changed Down, SkyRoom Live, and Big Brother Africa which aired in over 40 countries. All these contributed to her growing fame and also feathered her nest.
Boity Thulo Began Acting in 2013
Boity Thulo made her acting debut in 2013 when she was cast in the leading role on the set of the television series, Rockville from the stables of Ferguson Films. Having the opportunity to share the screen with SA’s iconic actress, Connie Ferguson, earned her more popularity and Thulo has since expressed her gratitude to Ferguson Films for giving her a chance to announce her acting talent to the world.
Rockville was like a herald of good tidings for the actress in the movie world as she soon scored another role. This time, it was the 2014 short film entitled Dear Betty. A couple of years down the line, Thulo was cast in the film Mrs. Right Guy. Though we don’t have details of what she made from her acting roles, the South African beauty was handsomely rewarded for her effort.
Boity’s Career in Music is Gradually Growing
From what is perceivable, Boity Thulo seems to have a knack for all things entertainment, from modeling to television hosting to acting. In addition to all these artistic expressions, the Rockville star is also an acclaimed rapper. Her first musical appearance was accomplished in 2017 on the South African leg of the Migos Culture Tour where she performed as one of the shows’ opening acts alongside Nasty C.
Her debut appearance on the show may well have served as the trigger that unleashed her music talent because not long after that particular gig, the emerging rapper’s debut single hit the music stand. The single which was titled “Wuz Dat” featured Nasty C and was dropped in 2018. It went platinum in no time at all, going on to become South Africa’s best-selling single of all time by a female rapper. Her views on YouTube from South Africa alone got up to 1.9 million and over 3.4 million worldwide. The SA Hip-Hop Awards of 2018 honored her with the Best Collaboration Award. She made history as the first female to bag the award.
Though not as successful as “Wuz Dat”, Boity Thulo’s second single “Bakae” also did well. This conclusion is drawn from the YouTube views of over 800k the video and audio received. Her body of work titled EP 4436 was released in December 2020 and it featured the likes of Riky Rick and a few others. Too Sexy – a lyrical video done in collaboration with Ricky Rick, earned over 18k views on YouTube. Her songs also stream on other platforms like Spotify and combined with what she makes on YouTube, her income from streaming is said to be substantial. Boity has also amassed massive followers on the picture-sharing platform, Instagram.
Her Entrepreneurship Skills is Evident in Several Business Ventures
Boity proved she was business inclined when she collaborated with Sissy-Boy in 2018 to launch a jean collection. The duo took it further before the end of the year by creating another collection. In partnership with Impulse South Africa, Miss Thulo co-created a fragrance in 2018, and a couple of years later in 2020, she collaborated with Halo Heritage to create another Eau de Parfum called Boity Pink Sapphire. The fragrance is accessible from Click Stores in African countries like SA, Namibia, Mozambique, and Botswana.
Expanding her partnership with Halo Heritage in 2020, Boity launched an eponymous hair care product. Boity Toning Support – her toning and body support formula started competing with other cosmetics brands after its launch in 2018. The formula which was created in partnership with Human Limitless is a kind of weight loss supplement designed to help women stay beautiful.
As if that is not enough, Boity Thulo’s chain of entrepreneurial products also extends to include a drink, BT Signatures alcoholic drink, which was launched in 2021.
Boity Thulo Has Her Own Reality Television Show
Boity’s giant strides in business include her own reality television show known as Own Your Throne. The show, which currently airs on Bet Africa, started in 2020 and is fast gaining ground. The multi-talented entertainer was initially skeptical about moving around with cameras but when she took the decision to give it a trial, it turned out successfully.
Endorsements Deals Form Part of Her Fortune
As she gained popularity in the entertainment sphere, Boity Thulo began to attract the attention of A-list brands that started to seek her out for endorsement deals. For years now, she has been on the endorsement payroll of the likes of Huawei, Moet, Dr. Minx Medical Spa, Celltone, and many more. The popular Hype energy drink named her as its brand ambassador in 2020. However, the worth of each individual endorsement deal is not known to the public, but they have obviously contributed a lot to her bank balance.
Going by what we have seen so far, Thulo’s current fortune of $1.5 million may just be a starting point since the savvy businesswoman never seems to get tired of expanding her horizon and diversifying her sources of revenue.
Highlights of All Her Sources of Income
- Modeling
- Television Hosting
- Acting
- Music
- Entrepreneurship
- Her Own Television Show – Own Your Throne
- Endorsements
Boity Thulo’s Handsome Fortune Funds Her Lavish Lifestyle
Boity Thulo is not far removed from other celebrities in the sense that she also favors the lavish lifestyle. The South Africa beauty is one woman that lovers to soak her life in luxury and evidence abounds in her dwellings and an extensive collection of exotic automobiles.
All The Cars in Her Collection
1. Mercedes AMG
- 5.5-litre of V8 twin turbochargers engine
- 577 bhp 5,250-5,750rpm – Maximum horsepower
In 2013, while she was celebrating her 23rd birthday, the shrewd businesswoman gifted herself with a Mercedes AMG. Being relatively new to the SA celeb scene, fans doubted her financial capacity to afford such a car which sparked a lot of rumors. The one that really gained ground was about Cassper Nyovest being the man behind the car gift. Though Nyovest was her boyfriend as of that time, Boity Thulo didn’t waste time before debunking the speculations through an interview session with True Love magazine.
The exact worth of the Mercedes is not in the public domain, however, some of its special features are known, as listed above.
2. Mercedes Benz GLA 45 AMG
- Acceleration from 0-60 mph in approximately 4.3 seconds
- Torque of 354 lb-ft
- 382 horsepower
Perhaps Boity wanted to prove to the wagging tongues that she is more than capable of affording luxury automobiles. She thus decided to make herself another car gift after her 25th birthday in 2015. This time, she bought a Mercedes Benz GLA 45 AMG which is estimated to be worth around R1 million.
3. Rover Lumma CLR R8 Sport V8
- Rear cameras
- Screens located on the back of the car’s seats
- Panoramic roof
Thulo’s Mercedes Benz GLA 45 AMG was barely four years old when the savvy businesswoman acquired a Rover Lumma CLR R8 Sport V8 in 2019. This particular acquisition came as a huge surprise to fans and the general public as it is worth above R2.5 million.
Boity Thulo wasted no time in sharing the beast with fans on Instagram where she referred to it as “Esther”. From what is obvious, all her automobiles have human names as the Mercedes Benz GLA 45 AMG is called “Angelina”.
Thulo Has Bought a Car For Her Mother
As the entertainer’s mother, Modiehi Thulo, was marking her 49th birthday in 2019, Boity decided to surprise her with a car gift, and behold, it was a bright red convertible Mercedes Benz. Admitting that her mum is not the bothersome type and would have been ok with any gift, Boity said her aim is to celebrate the woman who gave her life while she still could. She got her reward with her mum’s enthusiastic reaction to the car gift which she promptly shared with fans on social media. The post came with a touching caption with the actress addressing her mama as “Queen Mother”.
On her own part, Modiehi took to her Instagram page to show appreciation to Boity for the car gift. According to the grateful mama, the vehicle is her second-best gift after she had Boity. Queen mother prayed for God’s blessings upon her daughter in all her endeavors. How sweet!
Boity’s Acquisition of a Mini Mansion in 2016 Sparked a Lot of Speculations
Following her 26th birthday in May 2016, the multi-talented SA beauty wowed both fans and the general public when the announcement of her house acquisition hit social media. The house, which is a mini-mansion, was said to be her 26th birthday gift. The location of the house is Midstream Ridge Estate, Centurion and it was speculated to be bought at the market price of R3.75 million.
According to Boity Thulo, she never believed she could be able to afford a feat of that magnitude at that particular point in her life and took to Instagram in a now-deleted post to thank God for his favors while pointing out that it came as a surprise as she never thought it possible.
But barely four months after she shared the post, the Sunday Newspaper came up with claims that Thulo never bought the property. Their deed search instead showed that the property was still listed for sale.
26th birthday gift to myself. God is at Work. God is at Work!! 🎉👑🎉 📷: @AnelePapu #BoityTurns26 #OwnYourThrone👑 pic.twitter.com/iNwLURFZGX
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) May 6, 2016
Needless to mention that this piece of info set the grapevine ablaze, leading to the businesswoman being labeled a “showoff”. Even with all the heat on social media, Thulo waited for half a year before making attempts to squash the rumors in an interview session where she reiterated that the house belongs to her.
Boity Thulo Is Also a Philanthropic
In the midst of all the getting and spending, Boity Thulo has proved to the world that she has some milk of human kindness. The shrewd businesswoman went all out to establish a foundation called Boity Thulo Foundation. Through the foundation, she extends a helping hand to both youth and women. Her major focus is on areas like education, mentoring, and empowerment.
