Zola 7 is one of Mzansi most loved stars, blessing the country with timeless hit songs including Ghetto Fabulous, Don’t Cry, Stars and Mdlwembe, among many others.
After making its debut in cinemas a few weeks ago, the highly-anticipated interview between Mac G and Zola 7 finally premiered on YouTube.
Fans were excited to hear him have a candid conversation with Podcast and Chill’s MacG, whose interviews are a firm fave for often being unfiltered and raw.
Zola held nothing back as he told his life story and dished wisdom.
On the show Zola 7 ending
In the interview, Zola spoke about how Zola 7 changed his life and how he hoped to revive the show because the country needs it.
Epilepsy diagnosis, drastic weight loss and car accidents
The legend revealed he was diagnosed with epilepsy three years ago.
“I lost a lot of weight over the past year. I was extremely sick, I was home and I was shaking. Everybody around me was scared I was going to die. I couldn’t eat well. I was eating Mageu, porridge and fish,” he shared.
Watch the full episode below:
Unathi ‘the African version of Lauryn Hill’ Nkayi
Zola made it clear he and Unathi never dated but sang the Idols SA judge’s praises and even compared her to US hitmaker Lauryn Hill.
Mysterious son
Zola got teary when he explained his greatest song remains unfinished in the studio. He said the song is about his “mysterious son”, who he said is about 10 years old and he hasn’t seen in years.
His legacy? Pay it forward.
“If you are going to credit me for anything, pay it forward. That’s my legacy.”
Here are some reactions from Twitter:
Zola 7 is so well articulated. If you can speak on what you believe in so passionately and loudly has to be respected. 🙏🏾 Bless him.
— Jr Bogopa (@JRafrika) May 6, 2021
Zola 7 made it cool to be black and smart. #GuluvaNamanje pic.twitter.com/d696DeAWiy
— Mbongeni (@MGegana7) May 6, 2021
Zola 7 said he stopped doing Utatakho because a young man called him and told him that they stole his idea for the show and did not pay for it. He actually quit because he was protesting exploitation pic.twitter.com/UVlkED2a5k
— Makhaya (@MulaudziBT) May 6, 2021
"If I die today, my children will be able to release an album for the next fifty years.I will not be used again." ~ Zola 7
Zola is the voice for African artists. The exploitation must come to an end.
God bless and protect the man ❤️🙏🏿
— God Loves You No Matter What !!! (@Ntunjambill1224) May 6, 2021
"The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination."
John Schaar,
Zola 7, we appreciate you grootman💪🏾
— Matimba Mashaba (@Lenyora_mash) May 6, 2021
-Timeslive