Girly makes her mark

The ‘bootylicious’ and pretty stunner made heads turn when the dropped the single ‘Girly o di body’ together with an equally sizzling music video. The 27-year-old Girly, who describes herself as a humble loving person who loves music and acting, was born Botshelo Mosweu in Gaborone where she was also raised. She recalls that she used to dance at family gatherings. “Elders would throw money at me while I was dancing,” she says. At age 14 she appeared in music videos for artists such as Vee, Mingo, Wizards, Starlu and Lizibo among others. In 2008 she entered My African Dream and made it to the finals. She then formed a dance group called Bonandosita. “I shared the stage with the likes of Eve and Shaggy, and also danced for Nigerian artist Flava when he was in Botswana.” Vee then took her under his wing although the relationship was short-lived. “I became his dancer and he later signed me as the first lady of Black money makers. Things however didn’t work out as Vee got busy after he was signed to Universal records.” She says that she had worked with Amanandos and knew that she could sing. She later hooked up with Chef gustos and Bangi, who helped her drop, Di-body. The song has an upbeat trap sound with simple yet catchy lyrics. She is popular culture epitome and doesn’t try to be anything else. She points out that she sings about the things she sees that are happening around her. She adds that she has always admired the late Lebo Mathosa and Mshoza. Girly will soon drop an album produced by legendary Skizo. “Daddy Ski knows his stuff; he pushed me and I am grateful to him. I also got help from other artists such as T.H.A.B.O, Mapetla and Towdemac among others. The album is going to be hot,” she says. Girly says that there will be a listening session before she drops the album. Her time in the music industry has not been without controversies but she insists that she is only focused on her craft. “There is a lot of competition in the music industry. Some people say things that are not true about you while others want you to do shows but pay peanuts or don’t even pay at all.” On the upside, she says that she has made good friends in the music industry who support her. Girly’s style is bold, fun and sexy. She is not afraid to flaunt her assets and confidently states that “if you have it flaunt it.” She says that she wears what she wants and likes being different “I love fashion and rock anything that looks good on me. I am my own stylist.” Follow her on Facebook – Girly and Instagram GirlyBW.