Khibika Natsi#CGOTW - ZOLA
Bonginkosi Dlamini was born on 24 April 1977 in Soweto township of Johannesburg, Gauteng province, South Africa, where Dlamini spent his formative years in Zola, sub-township in Soweto notoriously known for its high crime rate, from which he adopted his name.[1] Unemployment, alcoholism, and single parent families are the norm in Zola. Dlamini's father believed to be part of the Mchunu clan abandoned the family, leaving his mother to care for him and his older brother and sister when they were young. Zola himself served time in prison as a juvenile for car theft.[2]
Actor
Zola became well known for his role as the notorious gangster Papa Action in Yizo Yizo 2. The character was already popular in Yizo Yizo and had been portrayed by another actor. Zola resembled the previous performer, and his performance only increased the popularity of the role. He also performed the score and played a role in the Academy Award-winning film Tsotsi and the movie Drum. Zola also has a prominent role in the documentary SHARP! SHARP!- the kwaito story (2003) directed by Aryan Kaganof.Currently from 2015 to 2016 He has been a minor role actor on TV series, Isibaya & Zabalaza.
Career, Early 2015
Zola became part of the Utatakho tv programme. He mentioned that he didn’t expect the journey to be without emotion. His role was to intervene in the arguments and facilitate conversations between the parties involved until they get the fathers to agree to a DNA test. Some people were writing in asking to help them identify their real fathers, and others were asking to help them reconnect with their biological fathers. Stories were chosen based on their sensitivity and the reality of the budget. Utatakho was more heartbreaking for the children involved because the families and parents tear each other apart. Dlamini has worked in television long enough to know how to handle this kind of pain. It also helps that a professional counsellor is always present to mediate. Two of the st
Actor
Zola became well known for his role as the notorious gangster Papa Action in Yizo Yizo 2. The character was already popular in Yizo Yizo and had been portrayed by another actor. Zola resembled the previous performer, and his performance only increased the popularity of the role. He also performed the score and played a role in the Academy Award-winning film Tsotsi and the movie Drum. Zola also has a prominent role in the documentary SHARP! SHARP!- the kwaito story (2003) directed by Aryan Kaganof.Currently from 2015 to 2016 He has been a minor role actor on TV series, Isibaya & Zabalaza.
Career, Early 2015
Zola became part of the Utatakho tv programme. He mentioned that he didn’t expect the journey to be without emotion. His role was to intervene in the arguments and facilitate conversations between the parties involved until they get the fathers to agree to a DNA test. Some people were writing in asking to help them identify their real fathers, and others were asking to help them reconnect with their biological fathers. Stories were chosen based on their sensitivity and the reality of the budget. Utatakho was more heartbreaking for the children involved because the families and parents tear each other apart. Dlamini has worked in television long enough to know how to handle this kind of pain. It also helps that a professional counsellor is always present to mediate. Two of the st
