Zonke Dikana Collaborates With US Star Anthony Hamilton, SA Reacts: “They Musn’t Start Dating”

• South African singer and songwriter Zonke Dikana is collaborating with US star Anthony Hamilton
• The news and gossip page, MDNews, posted a video of the two singers cooking something new in the studio
• Many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions to Dikana working with Anthony Hamilton

It is about to be a great year for many music lovers as our very own multi-award-winning singer, Zonke, teamed up with the American star Anthony Hamilton to give us some great new music.

As the build-up for the upcoming Women’s Day Celebration at Wanderers Stadium in Sandton, on Saturday, 9 August 2025, grows louder, the Her Heart hitmaker landed in Mzansi just in time for the show and during his conference, which was held at the Primedia offices in Johannesburg on Thursday, 7 August 2025, he announced his collaboration with Zonke to the media.

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The news and gossip page MDNews posted a video of the two stars cooking up something in the studio on their X (formerly Twitter) page.

Watch the clip below:

Anthony Hamilton talks about his collaboration with Zonke

Speaking about the collaboration, Hamilton told SowetanLIVE about how he met the star who was on a lookout for backup singers 16 years ago, and they tried to make time to make music together, but they didn't get that chance now in 2025.

"I met Zonke in 2009. We often discussed collaborating, but plans never materialised. It’s only now, in 2025, that we finally recorded two songs together. Honestly, I doubt it would’ve been the same back then, in terms of songs or energy.

"The studio session was relaxed. We were both excited, and the mutual respect we share as artists – especially given her achievements – is genuine. She’s even returning to America. Being part of her legacy, and her part of mine, means a lot to us both- across the U.S. and Africa," he said.

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Netizens react to Anthony and Zonke collaborating

Shortly after the video of them in the studio was shared on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say:

@Mbhape1 said:

"I just hope it ends with new music, she doesn’t get abducted like Mrs Nkomo."

@Gumm_Zoro wrote:

"Something beautiful is loading."

@tshepomotau10 commented:

"See the guy on the far ground sitting down, that's drum pope. He was my producer back in the day when I used to do music in his backroom studio."

@Rasemaneedward responded:

"What a perfect combination, @ZonkeMusic, she is an amazing singer."

@shireenhlalele replied:

"Now this I love. Two of my favourite singers are about to create magic. I can't wait! I still love that song Anthony Hamilton made with Amanda Black."

@mbuyisa_andile wrote:

"Yoh Jehova, they musn't start dating, please."

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Zonke's R18 million tax drama

In a previous report from Briefly News, Zonke ran into trouble with the taxman as she was said to owe SARS R18 million in taxes. This was, however, caused by the SARS team struggling to contact her regarding the missed payments.

"She has been paying her taxes, but some details slipped through the cracks, and she defaulted," a team member said. They further added that this often happens with artists because they get paid via gigs.

Source: Briefly News