PH Raw Proposes A National GALXBOY Day In A Recent Post. The South African musician PH Raw X and music producer has ignited enthusiasm online with a proposal to formally recognize GALXBOY, a local clothing label that has made significant advancements in fashion and cultural expression.
On Instagram, PH Raw expressed admiration for the achievements of the GALXBOY brand over the years it has been active. “We need a national @Galxboy_sa Day in Southa! What this company has created and achieved should be celebrated,” he stated.
PH Raw is joined by many other figures in the South African hip hop scene who have acknowledged the streetwear label’s creativity and influence. The late rapper AKA also highlighted the brand in one of his posthumous tracks, Lemons Lemonade, featuring the line, “Star signs, pull up and shine at Nostra
GALXBOY, that’s culture.”
Established by entrepreneur Thatiso Dube, GALXBOY started as a small-scale initiative in Pretoria, where Dube began designing and marketing custom T-shirts to his classmates. What began in the early 2010s as a personal passion rapidly transformed into a key player in urban streetwear, incorporating distinctive designs that resonate with younger audiences. By 2014, the brand had launched its first physical outlet in Hatfield, Pretoria, signaling its growth throughout South Africa. Currently, GALXBOY aims to expand its reach across the African continent with innovative and affordable clothing that fosters confidence and cultural pride.
Dube’s vision has driven the brand to significant achievements. In May 2025, GALXBOY marked a key moment by launching its 14th store in the prominent Sandton City, underscoring years of perseverance. The brand’s focus on job creation has been recognized—Dube received the Job Creator of the Year award at the 2025 Business Partners Ltd. Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, and was also named a finalist in the Medium Business category for Entrepreneur of the Year, reinforcing GALXBOY’s position in African urban fashion.
