Media personality Somizi Mhlongo says if Zola 7 wants help, he must "lay the foundation" for this by implementing certain changes in his life.
Taking to Instagram over the weekend, Somizi shared nuggets of wisdom with Zola 7, encouraging him to dust himself off and start again.
"I've known Zola for the longest time and I want to say to Zola … just because he has received help does not automatically mean he's going to be helped," he said.
"The foundation of him being helped out of the situation starts with him. And my message to him is bhuti (brother) I hope you really need help and if you want help, act as such."
The Idols SA star added that Zola needs to make serious lifestyle changes if he hopes to get back on his feet again.
"There are a lot of people that you need to get rid of. There are a lot of habits that you need to get rid of.
"There is a whole lot of mentality and thoughts that you need to get rid of for you to get back to where you belong. And I know for a fact that Zola, you have what it takes to be again, the biggest superstar because what you have is not just talent, it is a gift from your ancestors and God."
The star also applauded DJ Cleo and businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize for offering Zola support.
Kwaito star, poet and television host Bonginkosi Dlamini, popularly known as Zola 7, grabbed the headlines when a recent video of him started making the rounds on social media.
In the video, Zola, who publicly revealed that he has been living with epilepsy for over four years, is seen chatting and smoking.
But what caught the attention of many South Africans was how frail Zola looked in the video. This resulted in concerned fans of the star suggesting that a crowdfunding campaign be initiated for him, to help with medical and financial support. Zola openly accepted the kind gesture.
Meanwhile, Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC, Mbali Hlophe shared on social media that her department will be assisting Zola.
