Zola: From Yizo Yizo to Isibaya

Channel24 reported that the Don’t Cry singer will make his first appearance as his character from Ayeye.

Zola, who is set to appear on the soapie in the next two weeks, will enter the storyline when he tries to help Thandeka (a character from Isibaya), who is looking for her brother Jabu.

The multi-talented TV star became famous 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 Ronnie Nyakale, who now plays Cosmo in Generations: The Legacy. Zola replaced Nyakale, and his performance only proved how good an actor he is.

Zola also played a role in the Academy Award-winning film, Tsotsi and the movie Drum.

The Zingu 7 rapper also inspired youngsters across the country when he proved that he’s not only talented in acting, but also in music; Rap and Kwaito to be specific.

Zola, who was more lyrical about struggles of people in the townships, has enjoyed success as a Kwaito superstar.

He released some best songs which include, Don’t Cry, Zingu7, Ghetto Scandalous, and many more.

Zola’s popularity on our TV screens didn’t end there. He also had a show called Zola 7 in which he helped people from different backgrounds on many challenges they faced.

Beside his own TV show, Mzolisto was also United Nations Children’s Fund Goodwill ambassador; he had his own shoe and clothing label, and a self-branded cell-phone starter pack.

Then all of a sudden, Zola started to frequent police stations, this time not for his goodwill, but for issues ranging from allegedly assaulting a Sunday World journalist Ggwako Malatji and setting dogs on him to baby mama issues.

This negative publicity had a negative impact on his career, and for some time, he has been dormant on our TV screens.

Now back on our TV screens, the actor for sure aims to make a strong comeback.