Bonginkosi Dlamini, also know as Zola or Zola 7, born 24 April 1977 in Soweto – Johannesburg, is a South African musician, poet, actor and presenter.
Zola became well known for his role as the notorious gangster Papa Action in the second season of the television series Yizo Yizo. The character was already popular from the first season, where it 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 (2005) and the movie Drum (2004).
In 2003, Zola also has a prominent role in the documentary SHARP! SHARP!- the kwaito story directed by Aryan Kaganof.
In 2015 and 2016 Zola had minor roles in the television series Isibaya, as well as Zabalaza.
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