Zola (musician)

Bonginkosi Dlamini, professionally known as Zola, is a South African musician, actor and presenter. He also presents Zola 7, a television program named for him, on SABC 1.

Zola
Birth nameBonginkosi Dlamini
Born (1981-04-24) April 24, 1981
Soweto,South Africa
Occupation(s)
  • presenter
  • musician
  • actor

He was born on 24 April 1981 in the Soweto Township of Johannesburg, South Africa. Zola had time in prison as a youth for car theft.[1]

Zola become well known for his role as the notorious gangster Papa Action in Yizo Yizo 2. Zola has enjoyed success as a Kwaito superstar. He is also the owner of the music company Guluva Entertainment.[2]

Zola raps in isiZulu and uses a lot of tsotsi.

Musical awards

He has received four South African Music Awards:

  • Artist of the Year - 2002
  • Best Soundtrack - Yizo Yizo
  • Best Music Video - "Ghetto Scandalous"
  • Best Kwaito Album - Umdlwembe

At the Metro FM Awards 2001, Zola won on public vote:

  • Song of the Year - "Ghetto Scandalous"
  • Best Album of the Year - Umdlwembe
  • Best Kwaito Album - Umdlwembe

Discography
  • Umdlwembe (2000)
  • Khokhovula (2002)
  • Bhambatha (2004)
  • Ibutho (2005)
  • Tsotsi (2006 Motion Picture)
  • Impepho (2009)
  • Unyezi (2011)

References
  1. Shota,Babalwa (2004)'Dare to Dream.' "Sunday Times Magazine", May 9, 10-12.
  2. "The Kwaito Generation : Inside Out". Archived from the original on 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
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