Zola Bonginkosi ‘Zola’ Dlamini, poet, actor and musician. Known for his role as the notorious gangster, Papa Action in Yizo Yizo2, he has also enjoyed success as a Kwaito superstar.
Appeared Live on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show performing "It's your life" from South African's Oscar Winning movie Tsotsi in February 2006!
He released his debut album “UMDLWEMBE” sold 180 000 copies, attaining triple platinum status. He has received four SAMA’s including “Artist of the Year - 2002” and the Metro FM 2001 Award for “Song of the Year” for “Ghetto Fabulous”.
Zola 7, became the most watched television show in South Africa soon after it started in 2003. Zola has been called the Ghetto Dream Maker, as on his show his makes peoples dreams come through every week.
What distinguishes ZOLA’s home grown sound from other kwaito artists is its challenging lyrics - and that he is by far the fastest growing brand in SOUTH AFRICA today and was also voted by public vote #21 on the Greatest South Africans List.
Appeared Live on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show performing "It's your life" from South African's Oscar Winning movie Tsotsi in February 2006!
He released his debut album “UMDLWEMBE” sold 180 000 copies, attaining triple platinum status. He has received four SAMA’s including “Artist of the Year - 2002” and the Metro FM 2001 Award for “Song of the Year” for “Ghetto Fabulous”.
Zola 7, became the most watched television show in South Africa soon after it started in 2003. Zola has been called the Ghetto Dream Maker, as on his show his makes peoples dreams come through every week.
What distinguishes ZOLA’s home grown sound from other kwaito artists is its challenging lyrics - and that he is by far the fastest growing brand in SOUTH AFRICA today and was also voted by public vote #21 on the Greatest South Africans List.
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