South African star Zolani Mahola: From 'Waka Waka' with Shakira to 'People Power'

France 245 November 2026, 13:34 UTCSouth Africa

From the global success of "Waka Waka" to her forthcoming second solo album "People Power", South Africa's Zolani Mahola has built a career around the power of music to bring people together.

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