Bonginkosi Dlamini, aka Zola is a poet, actor, musician and also presents a television show by the same name Zola on SABC 1.
Early Life
Born in the Soweto ghettos of South Africa, Zola spent his formative years in one of the roughest and notorious ghettos around, Zola hence his name. Unemployment, alcoholism, single parent families are the norm in Zola.
Actor
Zola become well Known for his role as the notorious gangster, Papa Action in Yizo Yizo2.
Kwaito
He has also enjoyed success as a Kwaito superstar. 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 Fabulous
Best Album of the year - Umldwembe
Best Kwaito Album - Umdlwembe
Albums
Umdlwembe
Debut album released in May 2000 attained triple platinum status