TBO Touch is a successful South African DJ, rapper and TV presenter. Not only that but he is also a very established entrepreneur, even earning awards when he was younger for his keen interest in entrepreneurship. His story is definitely one that is a source of inspiration for many.
TBO Touch | Source: Instagram
TBO Touch whose real name is Thabo Molefe was born on 4 April 1981 in Thokoza, Gauteng, South Africa.
He was raised in Sharpville by his grandparents and then moved to the United States where he was taken in by Bishop Robert and Marjorie Jones.
TBO Touch started his education in South Africa. He did his primary studies in a local school and then joined Thokoza Secondary School. He finished high school at Bishop Grimes High in the United States.
His entrepreneurial spirit kicked in when he was in high school and he got awarded for that. He then joined Bond University where he pursued a marketing major.
TBO Touch | Source: Instagram
TBO Touch has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry. He’s worked for some of the biggest brands in the industry like Metro FM and Defjam. How did he get in?
He got in at Dejfam as an intern and through that, he crossed paths with some of music’s most influential people like Jay Z.
From there, TBO Touch went on and worked at Metro FM after his meeting with the then station’s manager Lesley Ntloko.
He was in charge of the international version of Metro FM Live which he did from New York.
TBO Touch has also been part of some of the biggest entertainment shows like Rhyme and Reason as well as Friday and Saturday Night.
Currently, TBO Touch runs his own radio station named TBO Touch radio station popularly known as Touch Central FM.
Earlier in 2022, Metro FM rehired the radio legend and reportedly offered him a salary of half a million rand monthly. This move is expected to boost listenership and attract more advertisers.
He also owns a wines business 48 Gin, the first black-owned wines business.
TBO Touch and Nandi Ganda | Source: SNL24.com
TBO Touch was in a relationship with Thuli Thabether for six years (2004 to 2010). Their romance led to the birth of their son Ruri whom the two co-parent.
TBO Touch and his baby mama are said to have an amicable relationship despite their breakup.
TBO Touch's son Ruri | Source: Instagram
The media personality found love once again at the hands of PR guru Nandi Ganda.
They kept things on the low including their wedding before TBO Touch announced on air that he was married.
Controversial celebrity commentator Musa Khaluwa alleged that TBO Touch run down Soweto TV during his tenure and that he is paying himself three times as a CEO and Director of Sales company MVM and using the company’s money to run his TouchHD station.
Khaluwa further alleged that TBO Touch’s employees at Soweto TV work under deplorable conditions - not being paid and being underresourced.
In response to the allegations, TBO Touch threatened to take legal action against Khaluwa and ordered that he remove the tweets. Further, he demanded he removes pictures of him that he’d used.
Khaluwa confirmed that TBO Touch’s lawyers served him with court papers but he said that he wasn’t fearful.
Back in 2019 when he was fired as the CEO of Soweto TV, one of the issues that came up was the underpayment of staff as well as late salaries.
Mercedez Benz G-Class | Source: Motor Trend
Mercedez Benz A45 AMG | Source: Cars.co.za
Audi R8 Spyder | Source: CNET
The media mogul is known for his love for cars. He owns a Mercedez Benz G-Class and A45 AMG as well as an Audi R8 Spyder.
With the amount of income he has, TBO affords a luxurious lifestyle. He lives in the affluent Parklands Estate, Steyn City but he doesn’t showcase his abode on social media.
His net worth is estimated to be in excess of $700, 000. He’s made this through his career in the entertainment industry as a DJ and media personality.
2009: Named Best host by Metro FM
TBO Touch’s Instagram: @iamtbotouch
TBO Touch’s Twitter: @iamtbotouch
TBO Touch’s Facebook: TBO Touch
TBO Touch is a successful South African DJ, rapper and TV presenter. Not only that but he is also a very established entrepreneur, even earning awards when he was younger for his keen interest in entrepreneurship. His story is definitely one that is a source of inspiration for many.
TBO Touch | Source: Instagram
TBO Touch whose real name is Thabo Molefe was born on 4 April 1981 in Thokoza, Gauteng, South Africa.
He was raised in Sharpville by his grandparents and then moved to the United States where he was taken in by Bishop Robert and Marjorie Jones.
TBO Touch started his education in South Africa. He did his primary studies in a local school and then joined Thokoza Secondary School. He finished high school at Bishop Grimes High in the United States.
His entrepreneurial spirit kicked in when he was in high school and he got awarded for that. He then joined Bond University where he pursued a marketing major.
TBO Touch | Source: Instagram
TBO Touch has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry. He’s worked for some of the biggest brands in the industry like Metro FM and Defjam. How did he get in?
He got in at Dejfam as an intern and through that, he crossed paths with some of music’s most influential people like Jay Z.
From there, TBO Touch went on and worked at Metro FM after his meeting with the then station’s manager Lesley Ntloko.
He was in charge of the international version of Metro FM Live which he did from New York.
TBO Touch has also been part of some of the biggest entertainment shows like Rhyme and Reason as well as Friday and Saturday Night.
Currently, TBO Touch runs his own radio station named TBO Touch radio station popularly known as Touch Central FM.
Earlier in 2022, Metro FM rehired the radio legend and reportedly offered him a salary of half a million rand monthly. This move is expected to boost listenership and attract more advertisers.
He also owns a wines business 48 Gin, the first black-owned wines business.
TBO Touch and Nandi Ganda | Source: SNL24.com
TBO Touch was in a relationship with Thuli Thabether for six years (2004 to 2010). Their romance led to the birth of their son Ruri whom the two co-parent.
TBO Touch and his baby mama are said to have an amicable relationship despite their breakup.
TBO Touch's son Ruri | Source: Instagram
The media personality found love once again at the hands of PR guru Nandi Ganda.
They kept things on the low including their wedding before TBO Touch announced on air that he was married.
Controversial celebrity commentator Musa Khaluwa alleged that TBO Touch run down Soweto TV during his tenure and that he is paying himself three times as a CEO and Director of Sales company MVM and using the company’s money to run his TouchHD station.
Khaluwa further alleged that TBO Touch’s employees at Soweto TV work under deplorable conditions - not being paid and being underresourced.
In response to the allegations, TBO Touch threatened to take legal action against Khaluwa and ordered that he remove the tweets. Further, he demanded he removes pictures of him that he’d used.
Khaluwa confirmed that TBO Touch’s lawyers served him with court papers but he said that he wasn’t fearful.
Back in 2019 when he was fired as the CEO of Soweto TV, one of the issues that came up was the underpayment of staff as well as late salaries.
Mercedez Benz G-Class | Source: Motor Trend
Mercedez Benz A45 AMG | Source: Cars.co.za
Audi R8 Spyder | Source: CNET
The media mogul is known for his love for cars. He owns a Mercedez Benz G-Class and A45 AMG as well as an Audi R8 Spyder.
With the amount of income he has, TBO affords a luxurious lifestyle. He lives in the affluent Parklands Estate, Steyn City but he doesn’t showcase his abode on social media.
His net worth is estimated to be in excess of $700, 000. He’s made this through his career in the entertainment industry as a DJ and media personality.
2009: Named Best host by Metro FM
TBO Touch’s Instagram: @iamtbotouch
TBO Touch’s Twitter: @iamtbotouch
TBO Touch’s Facebook: TBO Touch
