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Zimbabwean Comedian and Actress
Madam Boss
BornTarisai Cleopatra Munetsiwa
(1985-04-16) April 16, 1985 (age 39)
Harare, Zimbabwe
NationalityZimbabwean
Other namesTyra Chikocho
CitizenshipZimbabwean
Occupations
  • Socialite
  • Actress
Known forComedy, Acting
TelevisionSABC 1 (Ubettina Wethu)
SpouseNgonidzaishe Munetsiwa

Tarisai Cleopatra Munetsiwa popularly known as Madam Boss is a Zimbabwean comedian, socialite, music artist and actress.

Early background

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

Career

Madam Boss started her career as a gospel music artist when she released her debut album titled Sunungura. 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. In 2021 she began an acting career when she was cast in a Nollywood series titled The Offspring. She was then cast for a role in South Africa’s SABC 1 drama series Ubettina Wethu. In July 2021, it was announced that Madam Boss was to act in a South African-produced Netflix film called The Bad Bishop.

In May 2022, it was announced that a movie titled Becoming Madam Boss inspired by her true life story had begun shooting

She is the brand ambassador of RwandAir as well as other corporates which include Net*One, Nyaradzo Group and Ingwebu Breweries.

Awards

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

Personal life

She is married to Ngonidzaishe Munetsiwa since 2021.

References

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  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. "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. 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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