On August 9, 1956 20 000 women courageously marched to the Union Buildings to protest the pass laws in South Africa. Each year we remember their efforts and those of many others by celebrating women’s month. As part of that movement, some of the women at the Bona office have shared the songs they feel inspire, uplift and empower them as women; sung by women from across the globe.
What songs would be on your women’s month playlist?
Deputy Editor – Lutho Vuso
Destiny’s Child – Survivor
Beyoncé – Flawless
Features Editor – Amanda Mtuli
Queen Latifah, Yo Yo, TLC, MC Lyte, Nefertiti, Salt N Pepa, Patra, Meshell Ndegeocello – Freedom
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Destiny’s Child – Independent Women
Digital Editor – Bongiwe Tshiqi
Nina Simone – Four Women
Simphiwe Dana – Ndim Iqhawe
Laura Mvula – She
Copy Editor – Patience Gumbo-Chimbetete
Alicia Keys – Superwoman
Alicia Keys – A Woman’s Worth
Copy Editor – Matshidiso Nkokou
Christina Aguilera – Beautiful
Features Writer – Fundiswa Nkwanyana
Black Gold by Esperanza Spalding ft. Algebra Blessett
Beauty Writer – Keletso Modisakeng
Beyoncé – Grown Woman
SeSotho Editor: Nthabi Maqelepo-Zingeni
Zonke – Feelings
SeSotho Translator – Refilwe Setai
Naomi Wachira – I Am A Woman
Lira – Something Inside So Strong