Johannesburg- Zola made his highly-anticipated comeback to TV last night when Utatakho aired for the first time.
Twitter was set ablaze by the kwaito icon's fans, who were thrilled to have him back on their TV screens.
The response to the reality show was so overwhelming, that Utatakho even made the Twitter trends list.
Zola, who is no stranger to the limelight, recently went through a really trying time in his career but has definitely bounced back from those challenges.
In a really inspiring opinion based press statement, Zola revealed that one of the biggest lessons he's learnt while filming the show, is that we should always remember that there is always hope despite the odds. (Find that story here)
And, the great response to Utatakho's first show definitely backs up Zola's sentiments. Welcome back king Zola!
Check out what some tweeps had to say:
Zola. Back like he never left ?????? #uTatakho
— Bontle Modiselle (@MsBornClear) July 7, 2015
Zola came in with bars ??????#Utatakho
— #NdimhleFckedUpTho (@JackDevero) July 7, 2015
#uTatakho must be one of the most anticipated show of 2015. World Class presenter Zola and the issue of Father = Magic
— Pholoho Selebano (@Pholoho) July 7, 2015
Bless ??"@RealZola7: Do remember to watch @UtatakhoMzansi on channel 161 now @ 19:30 #Utatakho #GuluvaNamanje"
— IG: Nonhle_Thema (@NonhleThema) July 7, 2015