SABC1 will broadcast the making of Bonginkosi "Zola 7" Dlamini's album, Umdlwembe.
It's going to be aired on 20 August at 6pm and it's titled Certified Classics.
“The dream of making Umdlwembe, I suppose, is one thing that every young person wants in life, giving them that break. Umdlwembe was my big break, and at the same time, there was Yizo Yizo which I was selected to play. What I prayed for and wanted in my life happened and is what every young person wants to see,” Zola 7 said.
“It was amazing for me as I come from a township, and in my mind never saw this happening. But in the end, we became the generation that proved that anything is possible. It gave birth to new talents who have contributed and brought satisfaction. I thank all my supporters."
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The channel launched a series of episodes of Certified Classics on 30 July featuring ezase Zola artists Brown Dash and Mapaputsi, and this week SABC1 invites the viewers to tune in to the behind the scenes of the album that has sold more than 300 000 copies. This episode celebrates the cultural impact of Zola's debut album that changed kwaito forever.
The Umdlwembe feature, which stands just over 48 minutes long, revisits Zola’s crowning achievement in his 2000 debut album Umdlwembe.
The talented musician breaks down some of his most iconic songs and shares never-before-heard stories about these fan favourites. Additional contributors will be creators and peers who bore witness to the birth of these classic albums.
