Bujy Bikwa - Biography, Career, TV Shows, Nominations and Controversies

Bujy Bikwa is a well-known actor, social media personality, activist, MC, content producer, and radio and TV personality based in South Africa. His real name is Sthembinkosi Junior Bikwa. 

Bujy is a very cheerful person who loves sharing his happiness with those who are less fortunate. He has mentioned that he is sensitive, but his ability to shake off negative criticism and keep moving forward has shaped him into the person he is today.

Early Life

Bujy Bikwa was born on February 10, 1988, making him 36 years old. Originally from Zimbabwe, he moved to Orange Farm, South Africa, with his mother when he was just four years old. Later, he relocated to Johannesburg, where he spent most of his youth.

Bujy lost his father in Zimbabwe before moving to South Africa. After relocating, his mother passed away a few days before her birthday following a brief illness.

Education

Bujy Bikwa attended a multi-racial primary school, though the exact name is not known. After moving to South Africa following his father's death, he enrolled in a township school in Orange Farm due to financial constraints. In grade 11, he auditioned for a show called Love Life and was selected to be part of the cast. This opportunity marked a positive turning point in his life.

Personal Life and Controversies

Bujy Bikwa keeps his personal life private, so it's unclear if he's currently dating anyone. He did mention in an interview that he broke up with a former boyfriend after his career took off because his ex couldn't handle the changes and the distance between them. He also had a controversial clash with Boity Thulo in the past.

Additionally, Bikwa had an online dispute with the international fast-food chain Nando’s. This occurred after Nando’s launched a campaign featuring a "Boujee Bowl." Bikwa claimed he deserved compensation from the chain for using a name similar to his.

Career

Bujy Bikwa’s career began when he auditioned for the Love Life program while still in Grade 11. This opportunity led to his role as a radio presenter for the program "Radio Wise of Love Life." His big break came when he became one of the top 4 contestants on the reality competition "Dance Your Butt Off" on SABC1.

Following this breakthrough, Bujy became a well-known personality in the South African entertainment industry. This visibility led to endorsements and advertisements from major companies such as LoveLife, Vodacom, Dark n’ Lovely, and various local and provincial municipalities in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Limpopo, and North West.

Bujy has hosted several major events, including Gay Pride 2012, BTW events, Feather Awards 2012, and Tropicana Events. His nickname "Bujy" came from his time at YFM, where it was used to describe him as big, smart, fun, and gay. While at YFM, he was a content producer and co-hosted the DriveTime program.

Currently, Bujy Bikwa hosts the #TheWKNDR on Metro FM on Saturdays from 6 AM to 9 AM, having joined the MoG family in March 2019.

Bujy Bikwa nominations 

• World’s Best Supersized entertainer 
• Feather award socialite of the year 
• SYLBNA’s best fashionable socialite of the year 
• Best TV Presenter and Best Game Show (Cula Sibone) at the South African and Film Television Awards 2015 

Television Shows

• Cula Sibone
• Dance Your Butt Off
• Generations
• 10 Over 10
• Check-Coast
• I Love South Africa
• Rhythm City
• Rolling With…
• Ses’Top La
• Thandeka’s Diary
• Zabalaza
• Zaziwa
• Gay Pride
• BTW events 
• Feather Awards 
• Tropicana Events
• iThuba Lokugcina