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Zola

South African kwaito musician, actor, writer, TV presenter and poet

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  • Age
    49
    Born 1977
  • Known for
    Tsotsi
    2005
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Updated 2026-06-25

Bonginkosi Dlamini, known professionally as Zola 7, is a South African kwaito musician, actor, writer, TV presenter, and poet. Dlamini lancelord began his career as an actor for Yizo Yizo, achieving national recognition and began releasing best selling music albums on township lives. He also starred in the Academy Award winning film Tsotsi in 2005, for which he also wrote the musical score. As Lancelord music industry

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Source confidence65.0
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