zola - dont cry

[@lesedimakolane231]

Her name is Thembisile Twala. She now sings for Gauteng Choristers, conducted by Sidwell Mhlongo. She is a music teacher at Empangeni High School, a multi racial school in KZN. She still sings opera and very good at it, her voice is still marvelous and superb.

[@sinamilegumbi2287]

Thank you for the update, I was wondering where is she now...

[@lindriojanet647]

Thanks for the info, she's an Angel

[@clementecarlos1317]

facts

[@tshepomelato8308]

Thanks for update

[@perisic4636]

Thank you for this💜

[@mandisamkhize4475]

Dear: Zola You may never see this message but im writing it anyway. You Were and still are a Legend. One of a kind. Unique. Uyindoda emadoden. I remember watching your show kuSABC1 ngsakhula. You helped a lot of People. Abantu abafana nawe baScarce. i Love you and your Music. Kind Regards Your fan

[@nhlamuselorikhotso4267]

Mandisa Mkhize 👏.

[@lindokuhlemponco3925]

👌👌👌👌✊✊✊✊

[@lesetjafrans1582]

Mandisa Mkhize Amen to that

[@thandolukababaperfect226]

2018 Sept and it still kicking

[@stanleymokoboro7748]

😕

[@nellyburu7322]

Just came to say Thank you to all the South Africans who lended a hand in helping this Legend. May God bless you guys abundantly. The noise on Twitter, the shares across all social media platforms has been heard. Ngazo zozibini bantu bakuthi🤝❤️

[@douglasdbird8114]

I was about to say the same i respect you all Mzansi for spreading love Thank you South Africa , i salute the spirit of ubuntu And to everyone who force the Zola hash tag to trend on social media until it reaches helping hands.. i salute

[@acornhoekmayor]

We are better by helping others

[@MA22MH]

the girl singing the chorus wrote to the Zola 7 show asking Zola to make a song with her and he agreed and they made a hit song. 👍

[@nationforgents7936]

Zola 7 was a real nigga!

[@mlungisimndebele6435]

he's still one

[@obedmabula1246]

lol yeah still remember the show...

[@vuyosangweni2838]

true i remember

[@mbekezelishabalala2917]

Nice story hey

[@gofentsemotsewakgosi1136]

After his interview with macG I'm here..the broer gave us classics timeless music

[@nthabisengmolomo8192]

That interview made me respect him even more🥺

[@colanisamkelo8804]

That interview was great

[@gdngdn8269]

And i heard from that interview that he helped the lady in this song from his show Zola 7

[@mthokozisimtshali5981]

Mfethu

[@QuincySitholeKing]

Timeless bro

[@simphiwendlovu5113]

“It’s break my heart ukbona amajida emakhoneni, kusho kona ukuth imsebenzi ayikho” Damn 15yrs later and nothings changed💔

[@TheLegacy-rf1np]

sad reality Brow

[@khwezimwandla4920]

Back when life was easier, the good old days.🥺🔥🔥❤💯

[@Aycore2011]

I think life was always hard just that we were too young and stupid to understand. I miss those days! Knowing is not good!

[@khwezimwandla4920]

@@Aycore2011 you are so correct 🥺😭👍🏽💯

[@surprisemnisi3585]

Yes Mina every day

[@goitseonemabe1034]

we still here bro... Zola is a legend

[@maxmandume1216]

Man indeed good old days and easier cause i didn't work cause i was still a small boy 🤔 but that's life and i am still enjoying the song in 2021 #omicron_variant #covid19pandemic

[@shathaniketogetswe4271]

2004 I lost my older brother, nothing was going right, got arrested for some dumb s**t, tried to take my own life my boys rushed me to hospital and now I'm a father, a businessman and an upstanding member of the community, they played this song for me...

[@nanamenecollins7027]

Bro your story is deep man happy you didn't take your life,am a Nigerian but my love for South African musicians is second to none

[@username___pen]

Bless you, bro.

[@jacquilinekarabo2939]

😪❤😢😢

[@mayverthutwa6188]

Eish bra ,

[@nqobaningidi4834]

Thanks God you are alive, may more life ne upon you.

[@saphomatwa6018]

2020 anyone?🇿🇦🌱🕯💫💥🙏🏽❤️

[@leratodlamini8683]

I'm here

[@khathutsheloraseboka9864]

I'm here .. dedicating this to the coroNa crisis

[@tysondoctor7293]

2020 am here anyone with me?

[@nkosingcobo97]

I'm also here....this song is still dope.

[@paydayloan2482]

Im here❤

[@clydemadondo3495]

Zola is like Eminem to me. No matter what happens their songs will remain gold. This video just reminds me of what Zola used to do for the people until a dark shadow came and the media wrote him off. Still no kwaito artist would be bigger than him, well there haven't been anyone. Legend

[@abelsibusiso1036]

Clyde Madondo 'Big up bra that's true👊

[@leatherjackets92]

Clyde Madondo what happened to him what changed

[@eilakamnya2113]

Clyde Madondo l

[@eilakamnya2113]

I'm Namibian decent and like Zola very much really i try to buy his some of his CD in my Country but nowhere to be found ohg please Zola do some thing please Black Panda hey

[@kabelo6415]

true.. but he is more like 2pac ... he cared alot more about people and their struggles

[@kbr9165]

I was 16 in 2006. . . And even though I never understood a word of it being an indian from Durban. . . And I still don't understand a word. . . It still became one of my favourite tracks because it FELT soulful. Don't know what made me search it in 2018 , 12 years later. . . But I still love it just as much as back them. Zola 7 🙏

[@musasamelasoncasenduli1086]

Big up my homie...

[@caramellove3946]

Hey fellow Durbanite

[@mphosebola9023]

Was 18 then. Came here because of the podcast

[@blessingmawelazonke23]

All I hear is “don’t cry”

[@chamakamukwamba1266]

Exactly what I experienced!! The song is so soulful that the meaning comes through. Coupled with the music video it's a masterpiece.

[@boitshokonormanmabuse7472]

Didn't know Tupac can rap in Zulu 🔥 big ups to Zola

[@puseletsomatheba9054]

Our very own Tupac Shakur. ❤️❤️

[@bayi_hbs7896]

Hantle!🔥

[@Ubepati]

Absolutely!!!

[@owenmaleme5854]

no, our very own Zola

[@zandilemnyandu2140]

2021 Im here, i feel all the reasons to sing this one yet again but to uncertainty we facing🎶❣️🇿🇦🌎

[@rider10111og]

i used to lived in south africa from 2001 till 2010, and an african myself somali and i speak s well both xhosa and afrikans, i like african songs ,,zola says dont cry ,wipe your tears hold hands your are my people,youth in ,crimes ,drugs ,job

[@TimeMthokozisiGumbo_ZW]

Mzansi's own Makaveli... Kwaito will never die with stuff like this on KZbin!!! I'm Zimbabwean, loved Zola back then, still in mad love with his music now (2015). Music for the streets, music for the struggle... We live this shit man!!!! Jjjjjjjyeahhhhhh!!!!

[@samuelseanyapudiramasodi4836]

Time Mthokozisi Gumbo eish wat u say kill . we now promoting Americans rappers left our own .

[@TheAlchemist-007]

02/08/2024 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@Blokey_Ghost]

Naah this man was ahead of time, he’s actually one of the founding fathers of South African hip hop and Kwaito. And we’re grateful for him🤍God bless him

[@xaviermurray7698]

man i am afrikaans on primary school back in 2005 the xhosa kids would sing this during Life orientation class man were they at singing this. always takes me back to the carefree days

[@danielsefuthi3835]

20yrs later we still suffer, our system has worsened!! 😢

[@preciousmoloi7370]

I'm literally in tears please bring back Zola this guy helped us through our childhood and teen years 😩😩

[@thulaninkosi9700]

... I remember listening to this track back in primary school, 2005, as a grade 7 pupil - life was not so good ey ... I would listen to it on my mom's alarm clock that had a radio - just before 7:30 when it was time to walk to an under-resourced state-school with no penny on my pocket and it would just play on radio like I booked it. Its been 10 years now, I'm a grown boy trying as hard as I can that I don't go back to those days, Thank you Zola 7 - you really inspired me, hope I do the same to others, sooner than later :)

[@elroyjones6694]

+Thulani Nkosi Keep your head up*

[@thulaninkosi9700]

+Elroy Jones Thank you man ... Emotional times come by sometimes, Keep well my friend!

[@Camagwinee]

+Thulani Nkosi What doesn't make you better, makes you bitter. Thank God you're better and I most certainly grew up in a better environment than you in a physical manner but God has a sense of humour and more blessings will come your way

[@thulaninkosi9700]

+Camagwini Ncanywa :) Than you so much Cama... I get so emotional when I hear music that brings back those memories and people like you who listen to me keep on inspiring me ad Im deely greatful for the comment an I appreciate it a ot - God has us and al who live in this world , Tx! :)

[@Camagwinee]

+Thulani Nkosi lol that's so cute. I don't know you but I wanna invite you FB. Don't ask me why

[@awakenspirit5194]

Came here after @podcastandchill 👏 wow what an icon God bless him😭

[@sbonelodube6126]

Anyone here in 2024??

[@andrewndlovu7353]

Yup

[@Thembiola]

🤘🏾every year we sign the register here

[@anelithaproductions6388]

We are here bro

[@bonganengonyama4558]

Ngikhona 🙌🙌

[@liramthombeni7127]

27/06/2024

[@bhekivincentmsiza5353]

2019 APRIL and it stil gimme chills

[@revelationstartownking6740]

This is what we call classic shiit #timeless

[@blacklyte6444]

The message of this song has become more relevent in 2021 than it was in 2006. Tears and blood still flowing

[@katlehomphutlane961]

Zola 7 the humanitarian raised awareness on lot of social issues. This kind of people knew what it meant to be celebrity and what you represent. I wish he could give us on more album.

[@abellekalakala5079]

I am grateful to be a generation that witnessed this legend.

[@PhylDoppler]

Despite how controversial he might be...Zola shaped South Africa through music, informative media, tv show and other social initiatives. He made dreams a reality, ignited transformation and brought hope to many lives. He's a legend !!!

[@serakithaisi4517]

Just got a job in Polokwane and the landlord's nephew bought a sound system and would be woken by this song. Ever since being digging this song

[@tebogom8054]

I wonder where this Opera lady is Yaz. Phela Zola picked her out of the blue and made her do this.... It was a magical moment. It got me into tears literally... Zola, you need to be celebrated. I celebrate you. You rock brother.

[@jasonlukonga4050]

She passed on.

[@zacharianqokwane3611]

@@jasonlukonga4050 was wondering where she was, may her soul rest in peace! She had a beautiful voice

[@lesegonaslythejane5659]

@@jasonlukonga4050 no she's alive and still does opera.

[@lesegonaslythejane5659]

@@zacharianqokwane3611 she's alive

[@zacharianqokwane3611]

@@lesegonaslythejane5659 Hawu, people just kill you nje!🤔

[@msutfu2022]

Pulled me out of heavy unemployment depression ....Danki Krotman ❤

[@erickmabunda540]

I'll be here when it reaches 1 million views.... 2019 September 10th

[@fumbaniphiri517]

1M we here. 21 June 2020

[@ramekgwedanieltjikila1534]

It has reached it in 2020

[@ksifan882]

2030...... 10 million im here

[@iminathibhonyo5619]

Zola😂 was just here not so long ago in George Western Cape 🙌🏽

[@OKUHLEMZINYATHI100]

has anyone ever stopped for a second and listened to the words on this song?? Black on black violence, young black and gifted filling the jails.... this sh*t still happens to this day

[@marvindisciple8955]

you Are a big fan of S.A music :), i see u everywhere, thus nice

[@OKUHLEMZINYATHI100]

lol Thank you, and jeah m all over. S. Africa has too much of good music

[@gottliebmelucky7105]

OKUHLE MZINYATHI may u plz sent me ur contact details?

[@OKUHLEMZINYATHI100]

GOTTLIEB MELUCKY why

[@HouseMusicNationSA]

A man with a golden heart I respect you Zola 7 you changed many people lives 😭😭

[@kaydiamante]

this song was done to help the girl singing the opra solo however it helped more people it is an amazing song . Zola you will always be gifted regardless

[@thabisomaganca]

I remember watching this episode

[@annettmahlangu9838]

I was also watching that episode

[@loydphilani4693]

Ngzobonga uMandoza for bringing us the best artist emzansi 🇿🇦Bonginkosi Dlamini

[@Kgona1]

Legends like Zola should never be forgotten but they should be hailed and recognised not just for their music but for the incredible work they did for the community.

[@terrencemasuku8909]

+Albert Tshepo Kgonothi true man

[@ramekgwedanieltjikila1534]

I was only a young toddler when it gained momentum. Now, I'm doing my 1st in NWU. This song gave me hope when i felt it would never be possible.

[@agmnisi4662]

, who ever is still jamming to this song today, may the Lord bless you, wipe your tears, and heal your soul... for whatever reason that has brought you here, it's heard in heaven, amen ... .

[@keabetswejim3193]

11/11/2021 Zola my brother you are the legend of the game. Ranaka Village, Botswana, e fana ka wena

[@moemedijeremiah3851]

Zola i want to let you know that all your tunes drive me crazy man,big up m'fana a sekhaya.

[@hlengiwekhuzwayo8115]

Moemedi jeremiah Me too

[@moemedijeremiah3851]

woooo!thanx Hlengiwe Msomi,that's my boy and nice action dear.

[@moemedijeremiah3851]

Nice photo under the umbrella take care of him,me i will be in on the 29 October 2015.

[@BillionaireDiaries888]

South Africa’s Tupac ❤

[@KeepingUpWithNocie]

Over 10 years later, I still listen to these songs. I miss South Africa! ❤️ I remember the making of this song/ Zola 7 episode so vividly. Every time I go back to the songs I grew up listening I always get so emotional, reminds me of how life has changed in a way I could've never imagined. 🙌🏾 Bring Back Zola 7!

[@peterwainaina9497]

Growing up in the early 2000's I used to bump this song so loud though I couldn't understand a single word. But the melody and the video spoke to me and I fell in love with it - power to you Zola from a fan in Kenya

[@gladwinsekgobela7732]

It reminds me when I just completed my matric back in the hood and didn't know what to do with myself thereafter. Listening to this reminded me that there is more to life than just wanting to be an academic. We are destined for greatness and looking back on those years, what a journey it has been. 2019 and beyond.

[@naginafaniso882]

To everyone who lost a loved one to Covid 19... Thula ungakhali sula ezonyembezi🕯️❤️

[@milliasnkomo3631]

In 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe sending love to our south African 🇿🇦 brother zola❤🎉

[@soccerupdate8842]

Am here once again dont cry Zola7 long life live forever KING🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥

[@siphiwembiyela3886]

" Young Black and Gifted sigcwele emaseleni " this is the reality that Blackmen in this country we find ourselves in under this anc misrule.

[@Naamy19X9]

Not only those in SA. You see the same in the US. This life is not kind to black people, especially black men.

[@matloganicholas2165]

Zola is our Hero.

[@sekagaula1787]

One of the most creative, most talented artists in South Africa.

[@leelets8323]

haven't heard this song in ages!! takes me back to primary school lol we use to rap along. Memories...

[@refilweglenrose8056]

Zola 7 !!! You should be a millionaire. The industry failed you

[@ThatoR01]

2020 We still Appreciate this Good music🎉👏

[@jabarmalid5393]

My favourite song from channel o, high school days when most family members were alive dah!!!! This takes me back making me want to cry dah!!!

[@thandokazikowa6521]

After a long awaited interview ka Bhuti Zola and MagG a day ago. Had to come find this💙💙 too bad his original Channel dont have such. Either way I feel blessed to be born the same timeline as Bhuti Bonginkosi Dlamini❤

[@itumelengmahlatsi2000]

It pains to see Zola this way today, nkare motho knew him closely ai life... 😭❤️💯

[@linkimsiza5782]

A man who came from humble beginnings and build a name for himself, the media try to destroy you but you are a legend no one can dim your light Zola love your songs.

[@bezertbuzilembuzane2234]

When life was still good this song was released. I HATE MY LIFE RIGHT NOW 💔

[@natashandlovu5425]

Sending love and light ❤

[@mthobisinozulela7103]

THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF MY PRIMARY DAYS , WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT I WAS IN GRADE, I WAS 13 YEARS OLD AND, I KNEW THIS SONG WORD BY WORD , THIS SONG IS A CLASSIC

[@sbuddamthethwa2769]

Zola should have gotten more movie deals at this point. Even in this music video you could see ukuthi this is a film superstar

[@lindokuhlevilakazi1822]

I'm Still here 11 years later ...used to listen to this song as a 7 year old still in Grade 2 ...now In University but I still love it ..."Inkaba yam isele ekasi"

[@thusoidwani6604]

Zola from the world above earth. I witnessed him change lives of more than 300k people. I was there

[@lovablekunene2408]

I liked Zola the day I saw him in an English language book when I was in grade 7. He's the best African rapper. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@preciousmwandiwonesa7256]

2021 I'm still blessed plz guys let's pray for mzolisto his condition is not stable but soon he will be fine

[@Silinganiso]

Your music raised me all the way in Swaziland ❤🇸🇿

[@gladwinsekgobela7732]

It is sad how people that look up to us are so quick to judge when we do wrong things. The media will always take an opportunity to bring one of us down. You gave us Zola 7, Cell C ambassador, the clothing brand. You will always be our childhood hero, we looked up to you when all was gloomy. Tuning into your show gave us hope. Zola 7 for Life.

[@mthokozisimadlingozi8418]

From the early 2000's till this day this track is one of my favorite, so much truth in this song Bless Zola for such quality music my childhood was awesome

[@WandaphaSA]

This song bring back Old memories. I still listen to it even this day. Classic. God bless you Mzolisto for everything that u have done for people of Mzansi

[@Pam21315]

I still can't get over this song. I miss this side of South African hiphop

[@Millennial_wy4]

I remember watching the episode of this beautiful girl on Zola7. This guy was a true hero. No one can measure up to what he did.

[@tbloch]

Zola is awesome, there should be rappers like him here in the US and all over the world.

[@thembasithole9041]

Wow, 16 years ago?

[@SuperSiya-bu1nx]

Damn bro are you still around?

[@SuperSiya-bu1nx]

But tho y'all should've been grateful. Y'all had Kanye, Eminem and Lil Wayne back then, compare 2023 US rappers with 2007 rappers and you'll get my point.

[@mnonelelimno3128]

This song is reminding me when South Africans were still the richest citizens in Africa😥, when Life was still easy😥

[@masilomorake2876]

Those of us who were the loyal viewers of Zola 7 saw the making of this song.

[@nosiphiwonosiphiwo8773]

Thought I should come and show some respect while the legend is still alive Time indeed fly's but this song will never be out on my play list Yep some may have forgotten about the help that you shared but my granny once said," I sandla esiphayo sibusisekile ukodlula esamnkelayo" I'm Yanelisa Cingo and I respect you ❤

[@hlabohmahlaba8336]

I was 6 yrs when this song was released. Man SA misses this kind of music Much love Zola 7

[@Captainmyza]

Second verse of this track still hits hard. Zola was spitting there. 🔥

[@DaChosenOne.]

This song is so beautiful ❤️ I loved the message that Zola had conveyed I listen to this song whenever I feel down Zola is a legend 😍😭😭🤞🏾💯 And the music video 😭👌😩

[@ngqondozulu8679]

How are words so old still so relevant today

[@pusomogwera9260]

Combination of Zola and Thaso has always been good, His productions and Zola vocals brought us good memories

[@nicolasramokgai9384]

One of the classics that will never age

[@loydphilani4693]

🙌🏾 Zola 7 Greatest of all time

[@wongamelekevin1726]

It is so true that time waits for no men. I just can believe that I started listening to the song 10 years ago, unbelievable. Today just woke up singing the legendary song in my head. Zola 7 the Legend.

[@ayandamathebula7470]

this girl was on zola 7 talk show, talking about wanting to do a music career . so zola did a music video with her. it think it was 2003 or 2004 if im not mistaken

[@nukejoulemtshali7213]

she wanted to do Oprah but because of her skin color and location she lacked opportunity

[@likhomatomela8631]

ZOLA IS ALWAYS LYRISTICAL # MY SUPER STAR

[@xcaleni]

Yeah. I remember that episode. She wanted her friends to learn to accept the type of music she did since they never liked it. So Zola decided to feature her in one of his songs and they liked how it sounded. I think it was around the beginning of 2004. Like half a year (or less) before Zola's third album came out.

[@preciousdlamini3052]

Ayanda Mathebula yes it's true I do remember

[@kwakekamdivasi591]

And the media, the people , they just forgot all of the good he did.

[@Super_vision07]

Zola you are not an icon but an inspiration, all your songs gave me hope, I sincerely hope you come back with the bang.

[@nqabisilebaans2511]

2024 and I'm here in tears. One love now and always ❤

[@vusumuzikhumalo2128]

Man saw this track being made on the Zola 7 show, i just could not believe how Zola used his genius to come with this song using the skills of this young lady singing Oprah. Zola we need you my brother, your music still gives me purpose, direction and comfort in hard times. They may take away everything but dont allow them to take away your creativity and genius. Bonginkosi Dlamini no one do it better than you.

[@makhosimagagula1678]

Imagine from Zola to Casper Nyovest,hayi i rest ma case#will stick to my old school

[@bongashange4527]

Sad tale of events hey...Cassper Nyovest se gat! Guluva any day

[@tbohfela]

Musically Cassper can never stand up to Zola....but his hustle inspires a lot of youngins...so lets appreciate for that at least.

[@mlungisimndebele6435]

U wanna sound smart mara this is dumb as fuck!1st u comparing two different genres and 2nd u comparing Zola to another person!He's uncomparable!

[@mdumkwent3302]

Mlungisi Benzema10 well at that time this song was mainstream music.he is comparing mainstream then and mainstream now..hes got a point currently our mainstream music is garbage kusazoba lit by december wont even be listenable.

[@mkhulekonxumalo6959]

@@mlungisimndebele6435 U pretty much DUMB yaself stupid ass NIGGA

[@nothandodlamini3208]

This is my all time favorite song and I still cry watching it today on the 27th of April 2019. Zola, might not see this but your music made a difference in my life and in my heart, you'll always be a LEGEND

[@eazy1987]

who's crazy about this in 2017? I am and i will listen. south African 2Pac

[@luhlemaboza10]

My cousin who is basically an older brother to me,taught me these lyrics sisezintwana now we're both men, but yoh I miss those days when we were kids

[@iabmedia5751]

After watching MacG interview with Zola

[@khomotjokgomo2379]

12 November 2017... Don't cry Mfana... Work hard even when the going gets tough... Work your ass off and your family out of poverty

[@phumlani2]

“Young Black & Gifted bagcwele emaseleni day after day syobalahla emathuneni “ I felt those words 😭 this is what exactly happening la Emlazi

[@Doda2509]

Kuzolunga

[@mosesriba3241]

Guluva himself.. the problem with Africa is that people with ideas have no power but those idiots big fellas with power have no ideas... personally we don’t deserve ZOLA as a country 💔 honestly. The Good things he has done to many of our people along with his music, we don’t deserve him

[@siviweskeyi4856]

was doing grade2 baq then, 2nd year student now .

[@sluweeKay]

MacG brought me here #PodcastAndChill🔥🔥🔥🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@kitapanell4973]

2014 and im still listening to this song.Zola will always be a legend

[@solomontshabalala5897]

Indeed Kita jealousy has teared our black folks apart, true LEGEND like or not.

[@Peekaymaja]

Solomon Tshabalala what are you talking about ? jealousy?

[@assiafilipa4638]

Solomon Tshabalala art

[@abelsibusiso1036]

Kita Panell 2017 am still here! Memories