Strictly Kwaito Legends Festival: Zola 7 Overwhelmed by All the Love As He Performs Mandoza’s ‘Nkalakatha’

Strictly Kwaito Legends Festival: Zola 7 Overwhelmed by All the Love As He Performs Mandoza’s ‘Nkalakatha’

  • Zola 7 took to the stage and performed Mandoza's classic hit Nkalakatha at the Strictly Kwaito Legends Festival in Mpumalanga this past weekend
  • Other legendary Kwaito artists such as Mdu Masilela, Spikiri and Professor also performed their classic songs when they shared the stage on Saturday
  • The former Yizo Yizo actor and TV host was using a walking stick and shed tears during the packed event organised in his honour

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Zola 7 performed Mandoza's classic Nkalakatha during the Strictly Kwaito Legends Festival in Mpumalanga on Saturday, 2 April.

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Zola 7 performed late Mandoza’s ‘Nkalakatha’ at the Strictly Kwaito Legends Festival. Image: @jamazola7
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The veteran Kwaito artist shared that he was overwhelmed by all the love he received during the show with a big turnout. The event was organised in Zola's honour as he has been spending most of his time at his home due to his illness.

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Mzolisto used a walking stick and shed tears of joy during the epic gig that saw the likes of Professor, Mdu Masilela, Spikiri and other legends share the stage in honour of the Umdlwembe hitmaker.

TshisaLIVE reports that the former Yizo Yizo actor shared that he's been sick for too long before being "dragged" out of the house to perform in Mpumalanga. Zola 7 told the publication that he performed late Mandoza's Nkalakatha just to remind Mzansi peeps who they are and where they come from. On crying on stage, Zola 7 said he's a sensitive guy.

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"When something profound happens, I can't help but get a teardrop," said Zola, according to the publication.

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In other entertainment news, Briefly News recently reported that Zola 7 is getting gigs again. The star was set to perform at the Strictly Kwaito Legends Festival in Mpumalanga hosted in his honour.

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The legendary Kwaito star has been hogging headlines and trending on social media because of his ill-health. Mzansi stood together and started social media campaigns for Mzolisto to get all the help he needs so he can be able to take care of himself and his kids.

The actor took to Twitter to announce that he'll be doing his thing on stage in Mpumalanga on 2 April. The likes of Professor, Mdu Masilela, Spikiri, Doc Shebeleza, Mzambiya and Alaska were expected to share the stage with the former TV host.

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