Tobi Jooste is a South African singer, model, writer and television personality from
Karoo
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, South Africa but now based in
Johannesburg
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. Known for his baritone voice, he sings in
Afrikaans
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, English and Italian. Signed earlier with Leo Musiek, he has now signed with Storm Rekordz label.
Music
He started a musical career in 2007, having to choose between an international modeling career in Paris and his singing career. He has released so far four studio albums. He has also recorded a great number of covers for
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest (), sometimes abbreviated to ESC and often known simply as Eurovision, is an international songwriting competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), featuring participants representing pr ...
in their original languages or in Afrikaans.
Television
He has had a prosperous television career hosting ''Reik na die sterre'' (meaning Reaching for the stars)
kykNET television as well as hosting various shows on South African stations
ASTV with "Paparazzi" and at
TopTV
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.
Modelling and fashion
He was offered an international modelling career in Paris but decided to pursue his music career. But meanwhile he has established his own fashion line "Royal Active Tags" and releases a Gym series for men. He is the face of Maria Garcia MEN International, and has his own perfume range for men and women. He is ambassador for
ACVV and has done a nationwide tour with their clothes to raise funds for charity.
Tobi Jooste Fan Page on Facebook
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Other
Also a writer, he has written two books: ''Inluister'' (meaning eavesdrop) which is in its 3rd reprint and ''Daar is 'n Eiffeltoring in sy Boedel'', also a best-seller in the non-fiction category in South Africa. A connoiseur of coffee and wine, he has a regular wine tasting column for an internet wine magazine. He is also a keen designer designing all his records and publications.
Books authored
*''Inluister''
*''Daar is 'n Eiffeltoring in sy Boedel''
Discography
*''Sprei Jou Vlerke'' (double album)
*''Onthou Jy'' (double album with the bonus ''Crooners'')
*''Amoré''
;Others
*''Die Beste Sover''
*''Hartkamers''
References
External links
Official website
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21st-century South African male singers
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)