Tough times never last, only tough people last. We bet you know who we talking about, the one and only legendary Zola 7.
Though it has been a tough couple of years and now weeks for Bonginkosi “Zola” Dlamini, the musician keeps fighting for his spot. Whether it has to do with his personal life or his career the man keeps thriving.
Bonginkosi Dlamini, popularly known as Zola 7, is a South African kwaito musician, actor, writer, TV presenter and poet.This is following an illness that landed him in ICU for about five weeks as reported on ZiMoja.
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Zola 7 was diagnosed with epilepsy a few years ago which saw him lose enormous weight and struggle with his career. The publication reports that Zola spent five weeks in a coma, but is now recovering and is ready to make a comeback.
Zola who was also apparently taking medication twice a day for his condition admitted to being concerned about his health and shared that he “almost kicked the bucket”.
“I could say that I rose from the dead. I almost didn’t make it. I almost kicked the bucket. But the medication is treating me well. I’m trying to eat right. I take200 mg of medication in the morning and in the evening, so it’s heavy. According to the doctors, I will be doing this for the rest of my life,” he told the publication.
“I was in a coma for five weeks due to epilepsy. I was not on any ventilators or anything; I was breathing by myself,” Zola was quoted as saying.
“I am working on a new album which I hope to will be released on 24 April, but nothing is yet finalised. I have a lot of new music and it’s only a matter of time.”
In 2022, the musician left his fans concerned following a video that showed him to be frail and ill. As a result, many people donated money to his account in order to help him recover. He said he was humbled by the love and support.
“I’ve received hundreds of texts asking for my banking details. I see I’m trending on Twitter and plenty of people are offering financial assistance as gratitude. I’ve never expected anything in return for the help I’ve given people in need, but this is truly humbling,” he wrote.
According to Zola, he was hesitant to share his banking information at first due to his pride.
“Initially I rejected this notion ngoba I’m a proud nguni man kodwa futhi kuthiwa ungabo jikisa isipho osphiwa sona. Ngakho, ngiyabonga Guluva Nation. I can’t respond to all of you kodwa here are the banking details eniwacelile.”
Celebrity entrepreneur and reality star Mamkhize even stepped forward to assist Zola 7. When she invited him to one of her properties in Sandton where they spent some time together. In order to assist the struggling legend.