‘Amigo’ Hitmaker Bulelwa Arosi: Where has Miss B been all these years?

She made people dance in the 90s — then took a new path behind the scenes.

Bulelwa Arosi, known to many as Miss B from the famous band Taboo, was once a big name in South African music. With hit songs like Amigo, Vampire, and Salute, she helped shape the sound of a generation and worked with legends like Brenda Fassie, CJB, Dr Rebecca Malope, and the late Tshepo Tshola to name a few.

But for years, fans have been asking — where is Miss B now?

In an exclusive interview with Africa Jamz FM News, Bulelwa finally shares what she’s been up to. From music to business, she has started her own company, Buli Arosi Productions, and is now building a new path behind the scenes.

She also speaks about the pain of losing her sister, the legendary musician Suthukazi Arosi, who passed away earlier this year after losing battle with cancer.

Life beyond spotlight

Bulelwa has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music and reached the peak of fame. Now, she opens up about what life is like for her away from the spotlight.

“My life is much calmer and more peaceful now, even though there’s still a lot of work I need to do to transform, grow, and become the best version of myself. I’m cruising in my own lane with so much self-love and minding my own business,” said Bulelwa.

Dealing with loss

Though Bulelwa carries herself with strength and grace as a true boss lady, she’s also quietly carrying the deep pain of personal loss. Earlier this year, she lost her beloved sister, Suthukazi Arosi — a legendary jazz musician whose voice touched many. While time moves forward, the grief is still raw for Bulelwa and her family. She opens up about the heartbreak and how Suthukazi’s passing has left a lasting impact on their lives.

“It’s very hard for all of us as a family. We talk about her almost every day — about how we never saw it coming before her diagnosis. She was still doing live performances, and when we watch those clips now, we ask ourselves, ‘Where was the cancer?’ In her last performance before the diagnosis, she was full of energy on stage. It’s just so difficult to understand. We are trying to accept it, but it’s not easy.

With her passing still so recent, grieving is not easy — especially when life keeps moving and you have no choice but to carry on. It’s a process, and the days are not the same,” said Bulelwa.

The journey of healing

While life has not been easy for Bulelwa lately, she opens up about her journey toward healing and shares where she currently stands emotionally.

“Emotionally, I have learned that the heart does not think, it feels and it’s my brain that does the thinking and that makes me not to be an emotional thinker. I allow my heart only to love and never to hate regardless of whatever is thrown at me because I believe God lives in my soul and hate would chase him away from me,” said Bulelwa.

Bulelwa’s journey of creativity, purpose, and empowerment

With her own production company now in full swing, Bulelwa reflects on the sources of her creative inspiration and how her sense of purpose has grown and changed over time.

“I need to revive my label. Covid-19 had a terrible impact on most of my personal business plans. I’m writing a book — not about me, but about my experiences from all angles of life and about how most people were not born great, but achieved greatness. So it’s possible for anyone to achieve success if you focus on your goals, dreams, and purpose in life. It’s about a woman who went through the most and the worst, and rose like a phoenix — sitting on her throne and running her empire against all odds.

“Writing music will always be a big part of my creativity. Music allows me to express things I cannot say out loud. I started with acting, but God directed me to music — and it’s only now that I see the possibility of getting involved in films, acting, and scriptwriting. I have two films that I’m currently working on in terms of scriptwriting, and these scripts are inspired by my book. My purpose has evolved because I’m aligning myself with charity projects that give back to the people, especially children. My purpose is not only about me, but about taking care of my whole environment and growing humanity. I love to be part of community building,” said Bulelwa.

A divine awakening

Bulelwa is deeply connected to her spirituality. She shares how her faith continues to guide the way she lives and navigates life today.

“If I had to define God in one word — who he is to me — that word is not in the dictionary.

For years, I did me. One day, I woke up and asked God to allow me to do him, to clarify to me what exactly would please him and to give me the opportunity to showcase everything he created in me, everything he wanted me to do.

It felt like I was touched by an angel. Everything in my life changed — from how I think to what I say with my mouth. I transformed mentally and spiritually. I started aligning with and craving things that are valuable but priceless — things that truly fulfill my soul. Transformation happened.

“I began cherishing what I once took for granted — the gift of life. I stopped complaining and realized how blessed I am. I don’t worry about things I cannot change. I allow God to maneuver for me. I plan and invest in God’s plan and accept whatever he decides for me.

“I ask my spirit guides to guide my path, and I ask for divine protection — day and night, everywhere I go. I watch what I say, because I have realized that I am a very powerful manifestor. (There’s power in the tongue.),” said Bulelwa.

A message to her younger self

As the conversation comes to a close, Bulelwa looks back on how far she’s come — from where her journey began to where she is today and shares the message she would give to her younger self, the Miss B of the Taboo era.

“My younger self would first embrace me with a standing ovation and say, ‘I can’t wait for you to sit on your throne. You have mastered your God-given life purpose. I’m so proud I was your younger you,'” said Bulelwa.

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