Thuli Phongolo on booking Zonke

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Thuli Phongolo is trending after jokingly stating that ‘she has to rob a bank’ to book celebrated star Zonke Dikana.

Thanks to her illustrious career spanning years, Zonke has quickly become one of the most booked stars in South Africa.

THULI PHONGOLO: ‘I HAVE TO ROB A BANK TO BOOK ZONKE’

She has headlined several shows worldwide and shared the stage with some of the biggest acts in the industry.

In recent years, Thuli Phongolo has celebrated her birthdays at parties and gigs. No doubt this has since become her birthday celebrations signature.

Last year, she had an exclusive party attended by close family and friends. Her ex-boyfriend, DJ Maphorisa, wowed fans with his exclusive yet.

However, this year, she has yet to serve her fans with birthday content. On her birthday, she made it known that she has to rob a bank to foot Zonke’s booking fee for a gig.

The cryptic post left many confused about whether Thuli Phongolo had booked the star singer. Taking to social media, She revealed how she struggled to book Zonke.

She posted, “The fact that I have to rob a bank to book Zonke for my birthday makes me sad! Next year, I’m closing my eyes!!! Valentine’s Day, anyone?”

However, against the post, fans were quick to implicate Zonke’s booking fees into the mix. Zonke has no doubt managed to keep her booking fee under wraps, leaving many to guess.

After all, the rumour mill has it that Zonke’s booking fee is above R250 000, just like those before her.

The publication has since established that there is no one-size-fits-all in bookings in the entertainment industry.

Artists’ booking fees tend to differ because of the nature of events, seasons, and experiences. However, this post was one of Thuli Phongolo’s that thrust her into the top trends.

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Despite keeping her private life under wraps, leaving many to guess about her age, the media connected the dots about her age on her birthday.

The 31-year-old star was born on 22 January 1994 in Soweto. Many were more than convinced that she was one of the most beautiful stars in the industry as they gushed over her ageless beauty.

This is not the first time she has made headlines with her looks. Surprisingly, she often trends with her makeup-free looks, with many agreeing that she is older than she looks.