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Zola Nombona marks 10 years in the entertainment industry

Congratulations are in order as South African actress Zola Nombona celebrates a decade in the entertainment industry.

The actress took to social media to reminisce on her early beginnings of acting and further appreciated people who have supported her over the years.

“I can’t believe that I have been living my dream for 10 years now. To God be the Glory ♥️
I remember the days I used to sit in front of the TV at home and dreaming about being there one day – and God Did!!!”

“I’m excited for the next 10 years and ready to unveil a lot more that’s been brewing inside. I’m going to take risks, learn and unlearn, be brave and most importantly have fun and praise God every day,” she wrote.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout these past 10 years. I really appreciate you guys so much. Nenze njalo nakwabanye ningadinwa (Do the same unto others, do not get tired) ♥️ Thank you South Africa,” Zola added.

 

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The star concluded her note by asking her followers to comment with their favourite character that they’ve seen her embody. As requested, her industry friends and followers took to the comments section with congratulatory message and commented with their favourite character that Zola has ever played.

A social media user commented: “My personal favourite is Monde on Lockdown. Such intense acting skills?”

Another social media user commented: “Monde Lockdown for sure!!!!!!!!!!! Happy 10 years of loving and living your dream. May God continue to get the glory for your powerful impact in the industry. Keep shining! Keep climbing! You have our support straight to the top Honey! Siyakuthanda kakhulu (We love you very much) @znombona ❤️❤️❤️”

Another user added: “@znombona I watched you cry for your on-screen mom at her funeral when I was just a cameo on Z’bondiwe (I literally was just there to commit suicide ?). You pushed the envelope so far, I couldn’t believe we could honestly take this thing that far and in fact it’s that kind of crazy that made me know I wanted to do it every day. Just today I was telling @zenandemfenyana this story. You influenced my decision to abandon my career as a corporate exec and pursue acting full time. Thank you ?? and congratulations on 10 years ?.”

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