Award-winning musician Thandiswa Mazwai has postponed the second Womxn Only Show. The star took to social media to share the news in a lengthy post where she explained the reasons behind the postponement.
Image: Thandiswa Mazawi IG
Thandiswa cited the recent killings of women in South Africa as one of the main reasons. She said in part: “There has been so much pain & violence, ilifu elimnyama, and despite having a great lineup with sistas I love and admire, I am not able to give this festival the mental space it needs right now. ”
She continued: “#AmandlaWomxnFest began as a space of refuge and celebration but I feel we need more healing work. Something more intentional.Ma-Afrika sawunyangwa ngubani? I for one have not healed my heart enough to be able to carry yours at this time. Thank you for your continued support& love.”
Thandiswa Mazwai postpones the second Womxn Only Show. Here’s a look at what she had to say.