The One: Thabiso Mo We continue our seris - The One My name is Thabiso Mohlala (T Flames). I am 26 year old and the owner and founder of Boi Boi Apparel. My little brother and I lost our mother when we were very young and we were raised by our aunts and uncles. Growing up without our mother was very tough on me but I think it has made me a stronger person. I have always had the passion for drawing, music and dancing and from young I decided to find information about where I could get a school that would offer me the best education when it came to the arts. Fortune smiled at me. After I completed matric I went on to study textile and fine arts at the TUT arts campus in Pretoria. This has equipped me with the skills that I have today, not just art but also the business aspect of it all. I established Boi Boi Apparel during my 1st year in varsity simply because I used to make clothing myself. That has always created a lot of demand amongst my peers and now it also helped me with extra cash. My current offerings are print, textile and interior design services and I also have a non-profit organization that focuses on providing skills and training to kids in the townships. Since I started the business I have worked with so many artists who are using my brand such as Ayanda Dawetu (cumani from scandal), Driemandskaap, DJ Juicy and Lezy De Yong just to name a few.
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