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Robot Boii
Born
Mzwakhe Mthandeni Ntshengula Mbuli Jr.

(1993-11-19) November 19, 1993 (age 32)
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
EducationMidrand Graphic Institute
Occupations
  • Influencer
  • dancer
  • musician
Years active2008–present
FatherMzwakhe Mbuli
Musical career
GenreAmapiano
Instruments
  • Vocal
  • piano
  • drum
LabelGallo Record Company

Mzwakhe Mthandeni Ntshengula Mbuli Jr. (born 19 November 1993)[1] known professionally as Robot Boii, is a South African media personality, musician and dancer. He is best known for his signature robotic style. He won the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards for Best Dance Act and 2023 Trace Africa Award for Best Dancer in Africa.

Early life

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Mbuli Jr. was born and raised in Soweto, Gauteng , South Africa.[2] He attended Mondeor High School and later studied graphic design at the Midrand Graphic Institute.[1] He is the son of Mzwakhe Mbuli.[3][4] He began dancing when he was doing grade 6.[5] When he was 15, he was featured in a YouTube video of Chad Smith and he joined a Lyrical Sneakers from his school dance crew, where they competed in the South African Dance Company and Urban Dance competitions.[6]

Career

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Mbuli Jr. began his entertainment career as a dancer and performer, initially appearing in commercial advertising and other media productions.[5][7][8] His early advertising work included campaigns for Coca-Cola, Wimpy and 8ta.[6] In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, he became a presenter of Channel O's Lockdown House Party.[7][6] He later appeared and worked as a presenter on platforms including YFM, SABC1 and MTV Base Africa.[7] His SABC 1 television appearances included Zaziwa and Siyabonga. In 2021, he won the Best Dance Act award at the South African Hip Hop Awards.[6]

In 2022, Mbuli Jr. released the single "Salary Salary" with Mellow & Sleazy and Soul Revolver featuring Shaunmusiq and Ftears, which later became associated with dance challenges on TikTok.[9] He hosted the South Africa Music Awards first ceremony with comedian Mpho Popps, which was held at City Superbowl, Rustenburg on 27 August 2022.[10] He also realeased "Uxolo" and "Mwagia Ndani" singles.[1] In 2023, he received the Best Dancer award at the inaugural Trace Africa Awards, held in Kigali, Rwanda.[11][12] He joined the Podcast and Chill Network to co-hosted the podcast Popcorn and Cheese Podcast with Mpho Popps.[13]

In 2024, Mbuli Jr. won two awards at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (Yoba) for Top Personalities & Influencers and Overall Top Brand Award.[14][15][16] He left the Popcorn and Cheese Podcast in July 2024.[17] In 2025, he partnered with AXE to motivate and electricying blend of music to South African higher institutions.[18] In August 2026, he made his role in Zola 7 music video for his single "She Nailed It".[6]

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref.
2021 South African Hip Hop Awards Best Dance Act Himself Won [6]
2023 Trace Africa Awards Best Dancer in Africa Himself Won [11]
2024 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards Top Personalities & Influencers Brand Himself Won [16]
Overall Top Brand Award Won

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Mogeni, Rodah (2023-06-05). "What does Robot Boii do for a living, and how did he become famous?". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  2. ↑ Nontsele, Chuma (2026-03-19). "Robot Boii's on a quest to discover South Africa's next dance stars with R1.35 m prize". News24. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  3. ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (2025-10-15). "'My dad is proud': Robot Boii steps out of Mzwakhe Mbuli's shadow to forge his own path". News24. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  4. ↑ Makhura, Kamogelo (2024-09-27). "A priceless father and son moment as Robot Boii shares the stage with his father, Mzwakhe Mbuli Sr". IOL. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  5. 1 2 Nkonki, Anita (2023-11-03). "Robot Boii hopes to continue to inspire fans after his win at the Trace Awards". IOL. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mkhwanazi, Keletso (2026-08-26). "'I'm my own man': Robot Boii on legacy, consistency and carving his own path". News24. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  7. 1 2 3 Manuel, Shannon (2024-11-06). "Robot Boii is wired for success". GQ. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  8. ↑ "Robot Boii a man of many talents". Sowetan. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  9. ↑ Mphande, Joy (2023-06-05). "Robot Boii shares plaques for his hit single 'Salary Salary'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  10. ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (2022-08-25). "Mpho Popps and Robot Boii additional SAMA28 hosts". News24. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  11. 1 2 Tiwane, Bonginkosi (2023-10-23). "Robot-Boii pays homage to Amapiano genre after winning Trace Award". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  12. ↑ Seemela, Masego (2023-10-22). "Robot Boii's dance moves, Musa Keys' amapiano tune earn them Trace Awards gongs". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  13. ↑ Mphande, Joy (2023-03-10). "Mpho Popps and Robot Boii launch a podcast on Mac G's network". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  14. ↑ Moganedi, Kgomotso (2024-06-24). "Robot Boii takes home two accolades at Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  15. ↑ Mochele, Samantha (2024-06-24). "Robot Boii dominates Top 16 Youth-Owned Awards with double win". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  16. 1 2 Mathebula, Nonhlanhla (2024-06-25). "Robot Boii silences naysayers with 2 awards". News24. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  17. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-06-05). "Internet users conflicted as Robot Boii refused to state what happened on YFM lift". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  18. ↑ Mkwananzi, Masabata (2025-02-19). "Robot Boii leads AXE's explosive campus tour across South African universities". IOL. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
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