A second generation artist born in 1977 of a Tonga mother and a Sena father,in Mhondoro, Zimbabwe. During secondary school, Boet went to live with his grandfather through whom he met, and was inspired by, renowned sculptor Tinashe Makaza. He was also influenced by Samuel Masakwa,as well as some of Zimbabwe’s artists including Dominic Benhura,Ignatius Zhuwakiyi and GarisonMachinjili.Hes tarted sculpting full time at the age of 20. In 2010 and 2012 he won awards at the prestigious National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA).Evident in almost every sculpture he carves is his love of women and children.