Boity ushers in decade-long career with premiere of #OwnYourThrone

Last week, rapper and media personality extraordinaire, Boity Thulo, made history as the first South African woman to have her own BET reality show following the premiere of Boity: Own Your Throne.

Having been one of South Africa’s favourite personalities, the show dives deeper and gives viewers a closer look into her life and the makings of who she really is on and off screen.

“I felt like I was ready to show people who I truly am because I feel like for a long time I’ve been boxed into a certain personality and I think people have misunderstood me for a long time and this was the perfect opportunity for me to finally show who I truly am,” Boity said at the launch of Own Your Throne.

Boity: Own Your Throne is a13-episode, unscripted reality show that brings viewers along on the star’s quest to define her legacy in the entertainment industry. Premiering 5 February on BET, the show gives viewers a glimpse at how Boity strikes a balance between her business, family, spirituality and music.

“This is really part of our on-going commitment as ViacomCBS Africa to constantly bring storytelling that is our own. It’s really built around elevating black excellence and Boity’s story speaks to that sentiment. I think a lot of people are going to be shocked at what they see on the show because she’s got layers to her,” said co-general manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Monde Twala.

The show also sees Boity usher in a decade in the entertainment industry. The decade saw her dabble in commercials, turn herself into a bankable star and bag brand endorsements, take on acting gigs and finally move towards a career in music.

“At this point in my life, I’m comfortable with who I am and I trust myself and the people around me and regardless of criticism that would come with the show I feel like I’m ready for that,” she said.