South African businessman, creative entrepreneur and rapper JR Bongopa is one of the unproblematic celebrities in the country and has a legion of fans. His career blew up when he scored a gig to sit on the judge’s chair on Idols SA season 18, becoming an international sensation. JR Bogopa has perfectly managed to fit in the big shoes as Idols SA judge, making Mzansi question his age. The star is young, yet his judging skills are extraordinary, leaving many assuming he is older.

 

 

 

The rapper replaced the heavy-weight judge Randall Abrahams on Idols SA. Although he is a stranger to the judge’s chair, JR impresses Mzansi with his unique impartial skills. He has a distinctive yet authentic personality which many love to hate.

JR Bongopa
JR Bongopa: Image source @Instagram

Idols SA judge JR Bogopa’s age revealed
JR Bogopa was born Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior and his career carved a new name for him. He was born on the 13th of March 1987 in Bloemfontein, Free State, as of 2022, JR Bogopa is aged 35.

He was raised in the township of Attridgeville in Pretoria, where he lived with his parents. JR grew up in a comfortable home, and his parents supported him in becoming the star he is today.

Bogopa was thrust into the limelight in 2008 when he dropped his first studio album, The Main Event. The single Gata Le Nna from his album was number 1 on both YFM and Metro FM for over six weeks.

JR Bongopa
JR Bongopa: Image source @Instagram
The same year his single was awarded Song of The Year at the Hype Awards. The album was nominated for the Best Hip Hop Album in 2008 at the Metro FM Awards. Bogopa also received a nomination nod at the 2009 South African Music Awards for “Best Hip Hop Album”. JR subsequently signed an endorsement deal with Renault SA.

Since his breakthrough in rap music, JR has been dropping hits after hits and has a cabinet of awards to display. He is among the best rappers in Mzansi.

JR Bogopa’s marital status
Tshepi Vundla
Tshepi Vundla and JR Bogopa: Image source @Instagram
Although he looks young, fresh JR is off the market. He recently engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Tshepi Vundla. Tshepi Vundla is an award-winning fashionista and Influencer. The couple started dating twelve years ago, and JR has decided to take their relationship to another level, popping the Will you marry me? Question to Tshepi. The couple has a son Siya Bogopa.