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.

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.Shota,Babalwa (2004)'Dare to Dream.' "Sunday Times Magazine", May 9, 10-12.

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.

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

Category:1981 births
Category:Living people
Category:South African musicians
Category:South African actors
Category:Television presenters
Category:Soweto