Twitter users have responded to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa throwing Bonginkosi Dlamini, popularly known as Zola 7, a birthday bash.
This comes after Zola was selected as a Creative Sector Ambassador by Zizi.
The Minister, who was previously the nation’s Deputy Minister of State Security, took to Twitter to share videos and images of the musician’s 46th birthday celebration.
“ZOLA 7 got a special call today from the First Citizen earlier – we appreciate his talent and contribution to the social development of our country,” tweeted the Minister. “I am meeting up with him this afternoon to wish him a wonderful birthday.”
ZOLA 7 got a special call today from the First Citizen earlier – we appreciate his talent and contribution to the social development of our country. I am meeting up with him this afternoon to wish him a wonderful birthday. pic.twitter.com/CwvZCaPIH8
— Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture (@zizikodwa) April 24, 2023
The tweet received mixed reactions.
One tweep said, “Great stuff Minister, so good to recognise them while they are still alive.”
Great stuff Minister, so good to recognise them while they still alive.
— Lungstaz⭐️ (@Lungz1ads1) April 24, 2023
However, another tweep wrote, “In doing your work i would bet my life that you spend our tax money on everything you do including visiting ex celebrities for the sake of votes. Nothing to do with your portfolio.”
In doing your work i would bet my life that you spend our tax money on everything you do including visiting ex celebrities for the sake of votes ,Nothing to do with your portfolio.Children representing SA junior teams must pay out of their pockets yet you brag
— Primo K (@Primovikanto12) April 24, 2023
In a separate tweet of Zola and Zizi cutting the birthday cake, the Minister wrote, “ZOLA 7, we appreciate your talent and contribution to the social development of our country. A GREAT BIRTHDAY & MANY MORE YEARS.”
ZOLA 7, we appreciate your talent and contribution to the social development of our country.
A GREAT BIRTHDAY & MANY MORE YEARS pic.twitter.com/QFJ0WBlF9G
— Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture (@zizikodwa) April 24, 2023
This tweet also left many users divided.
One tweep wanted to know the cost of the birthday bash.
How much did the shindig cost South African tax payer? Love you lot’s #Zola7 but the #MyANC can’t be trusted.
— pulengmoshoesho (@pulengmoshoesh5) April 25, 2023
While another applauded the Minister.
Good job sir …. We need the arts and culture industry back ….entertainment industry those Awards need to come back and show appreciation and recognition to our talent ….concerts to raise money and put our talents out there give them gigs and sports as well
— sibs (@sibz_yondi) April 24, 2023
