To help you with the soundtrack to your Women’s Day, we’ve rounded up some of the BONA team’s fave songs by their fave artists.
9 of the BONA team’s fave female artists.
Enjoy
Beyoncé– Formation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDZJPJV__bQ
“I am a huge Beyoncél fan and have so many favourites from as far back as her Destiny’s Child days, but Formation always gets me hype and feeling like a superhero, cos I slay!” – Gugu Mhlungu, Deputy Editor
WATCH: Beyonce’s new Spirit music video
Janelle Monáe– Django Jane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTjQq5rMlEY
“I love this song because it’s all about #blackgirlmagic and celebrating the love of black women. Also it’s a banger! Janelle delivers some serious rhymes that are thought provoking. Furthermore, it’s a strong anthem for women because it makes you feel seen and heard and a part of a bigger picture.”- Amanda Mtuli, Features Editor
Lizzo- Truth Hurts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI
“I am a huge fan of Lizzo & everything she stands for. Her songs are super catchy & fun to sing along to and I love her dry sense of humour that comes through in the lyrics.”- Nicole Kenny, Art Director
Brenda Fassie– Black president
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHoYxGsRq7c
“My favourite female artist is the late Brenda Fassie. I love her songs and still blast them to this day, including Too late for Mama, Black President and Nomakanjani. What a talent she was, and legacy she left behind!”- Tshidi Nkokou, Copy Editor
South Africa remembers Brenda Fassie
Rihanna ft Drake- What’s My name
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0CGsw6h60k
“I love her unapologetic, real and confident vibe. Her music is funky and always put me in a good mood. One of my favourite songs is What’s my name ft Drake because its catchy and a feel good track.”- Ayanda Ngcobo, Fashion Editor
SEE ALSO: 5 times Rihanna killed it in her Fenty luxury label
Amel Larrieux – Dear to Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl6uQ1QOVVA&list=OLAK5uy_kk6499gCwlvpPHfJj-8ZLXtaBoSn-ePZQ&index=3
“This year I embarked on a self-care journey and this song has been my anthem. It reminds me know who I am and to love myself unconditionally.”- Fundiswa Nkwanyana, Features Writer
Zonke– Jik’izinto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7vV_15Fk78
This is our Beauty Editor Grace Manjtui’s fave song
SADE- Sweetest Taboo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcPc18SG6uA
“Sade is just lyrically relevant and her voice is deep and amazing, her vocal arrangements are on point.”- Lebogang Ramagaga, Designer
Nao- Another Lifetime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRCQ24V8eO8
“This song is my fave because it’s reminder that not all endings have to be bad. Some are necessary for one’s growth.” Kwanele Mathebula, Digital Editor
