Madam Boss

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Madam Boss
Born
Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho

(1985-04-16) April 16, 1985 (age 36)
Harare, Zimbabwe
NationalityZimbabwean
Other namesTyra Chikocho
CitizenshipZimbabwean
Occupation
  • Socialite
  • Actress
Known forComedy, Acting
TelevisionSABC 1 (Ubettina Wethu)
Spouse(s)Ngonidzaishe Munetsiwa

Madam Boss (Born Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho) is a Zimbabwean comedy socialite,[1] music artist[2] and actress.[3][4]

Early background[]

Madam Boss was born in Harare in 1985. She grew up in Madziva village in Zimbabwe.[5]

Career[]

Madam Boss started her career as a gospel music artist when she released her debut album titled Sunungura.[6] She became prominent as a comedian socialite when she started doing comedy skits as a maid which circulated on social media. She become the first Zimbabwean comedian to reach 1 million followers on Facebook.[7][8] In 2021 she began an acting career when she was cast in a Nollywood series titled The Offspring.[9] She was then cast for a role in South Africa’s SABC 1[10] drama series Ubettina Wethu.[11] In July 2021, it was announced that Madam Boss was to act in a South African-produced Netflix film called The Bad Bishop.[12]

She is the brand ambassador of RwandAir[13][14] as well as other corporates which include Net*One,[15] Nyaradzo Group[16] and Ingwebu Breweries.[17][18]

Awards[]

  • Social Media Brand of the year - Zimbabwe Business Awards 2017[19]
  • Socialite of the year - Zimbabwe Social Media Awards 2018[20]
  • People's Choice - Zimbabwe International Women Awards 2018[21]
  • Women Of The Year Award In Digital And Social Media - Zimbabwe National Women’s Awards 2018[22]
  • Influencer of the Year - Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2021 (nominated)[23]
  • E! Entertainment People's Choice Awards - African Social Star winner 2021[24][25]

Personal life[]

She is married to Ngonidzaishe Munetsiwa since 2021. [26]

References[]

  1. ^ Rungisa, Tatenda (2020-10-12). "How Tyra Chikocho "Madam Boss" Built an International Brand Despite the Odds Being Stacked Against Her". The Weight She Carries. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  2. ^ "Three things you didn't know about Madam Boss". Zimbo Jam. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  3. ^ Chronicle, The. "JUST IN: Madam Boss clinches yet another role on SA telenovela". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  4. ^ TV, Nakiso. "Madam Boss Shares Her Biggest Success So Far!". Nakiso TV. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  5. ^ Herald, The. "Twists & turns of Madam Boss' journey". The Herald.
  6. ^ "Tyra Chikocho: From maid to Madam Boss". The Standard. 2017-09-03. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  7. ^ "A million followers for Madam Boss… comedian targets a million dollars". Nehanda Radio. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  8. ^ "Madam Boss Becomes First Zimbabwean Comedienne To Amass 1 Million Followers On Facebook – ZimEye". Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  9. ^ Mupoperi, Elsie (2021-04-26). "WATCH: Madam boss speaks on Nollywood experience". ZBC NEWS. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  10. ^ "Madam Boss steps into the big time". 15 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Madam Boss breaks into Mzansi showbiz". 3 May 2021.
  12. ^ http://blacktoe.tv/madam-boss-and-sandra-ndebele-to-star-in-new-netflix-movie/
  13. ^ "Madam Boss Appointed RwandAir Ambassador". Global Circulate. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  14. ^ "Madam Boss Appointed RwandAir Ambassador". NewZimbabwe.com. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  15. ^ "Madam Boss Joins NetOne as its Brand Ambassador". 20 July 2018.
  16. ^ "Nyaradzo Group spotlights celebrity Madam Boss as she shows off Sahwira wear". 7 June 2021.
  17. ^ Chronicle, The. "Why Madam Boss was appointed Ingwebu Breweries brand ambassador". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  18. ^ Chronicle, The. "Why Madam Boss is emerging as Zimbabwe's corporate face". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  19. ^ "Pics! Zim Celebs Win at Zimbabwe Business Awards". Youth Village Zimbabwe. 2017-12-12. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  20. ^ "Chirisa, Madam Boss top social media awards". NewsDay Zimbabwe. 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  21. ^ "Janet Manyowa, Madam Boss, Kim Jayde Robinson win at 2018 Women's Awards". Zimbo Jam. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  22. ^ "Madam boss wins woman of the Year Award". theZimbabweNewsLive. 2018-10-21. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  23. ^ "Zim Achievers Awards UK 10th Anniversary Nominees Announced". NewZimbabwe.com. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  24. ^ "Tyra Chikocho crowned African Social Star at People's Choice Awards!". The South African. December 1, 2021.
  25. ^ Morkel, Compiled by Graye. "TikTok sensation Tyra Chikocho wins African Social Star at People's Choice Awards". Channel.
  26. ^ Herald, The. "Wedding bells ring for Chikocho". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
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