Fall from glory: Zola 7’s net worth during and after fame as streams of income dry up
He was dupped as one of Mzansi’s finest when it comes to the entertainment industry. No doubt at some point he was likened to be the god of the music industry. Zola 7 born Bonginkosi Dlamini has a riches to rags sstory to tell.
However, in the mix of his newfound fame, he had a fall from glory and a series of misfortunes worsened his woes. However not so long ago he seems to have bounced back after several well-wishers chipped in to bring back the lost pride.
Zola 7 born Bonginkosi Dlamini trended a few months ago after it was reported that he had gone broke and was abusing drugs. At some point, death hoaxes flooded social media but he rubbished them. When he had his fell from the glory he was one of the most successful musicians in Mzansi and even his pocket translated to it.
Fall from glory: Zola 7’s net worth during and after fame as streams of income dry up
Kwaito sensation Zola 7’s net worth
But some financial woes brought him to his knees. He had an estimated net worth of R30 million. However, no doubt he has gone broke as of 2022 he had an estimated net worth of around $200 000 which amounts to close to R3 million.
He was reported broke not so long ago and several well-wishers came to chip in including multi-millionaire Shauwn Mkhize.
Zola 7’s musical career and fall from glory
Despite not being a favourite fan of Kwaito at the start Zola later found himself being the pioneer of the genre. In several interviews, he revealed that he used music to create awareness about Ghetto life and inspire youths in the Ghetto.
He kicked off his musical career in the early 2000s. With an illustrious career spanning decades, he has managed to release six studio albums. In the wake of his fame he mana to cap his career with several awards including the precious SAMAs.
Just like those before him he owns a recording label best known as Guluva Entertainment. However, he has since been having trouble securing gigs. Back then he even featured in several big-budget drama series like Yizo Yizo but it is now things of the past.
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