Our August cover stars; Sindi Dlathu (Thandaza in Muvhango), Dawn Thandeka King (Mangcobo in Uzalo), Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela (Aggie in 7de Laan), Noluthando “Nolly” Meje (Zukisa Isidingo) and Andisiwe Dweba (Getty Generations The Legacy) sat down during their shoot to talk to us about the most memorable and craziest interactions they’ve had with their fans. You won’t believe what Sindi Dlathu was once bought!
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
Our August cover stars; Sindi Dlathu (Thandaza in Muvhango), Dawn Thandeka King (Mangcobo in Uzalo), Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela (Aggie in 7de Laan), Noluthando “Nolly” Meje (Zukisa Isidingo) and Andisiwe Dweba (Getty Generations The Legacy) sat down during their shoot to talk to us about the challenges of being a woman in the media industry and how they are always being pitted against each other.
Our August cover stars; Sindi Dlathu (Thandaza in Muvhango), Dawn Thandeka King (Mangcobo in Uzalo), Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela (Aggie in 7de Laan), Noluthando “Nolly” Meje (Zukisa Isidingo) and Andisiwe Dweba (Getty Generations The Legacy) sat down to talk to us about being a woman in 2016 and how they deal with bullies on social media.
Beyoncé, Taraji P. Henson, Rihanna, Maxwell, Kevin Hart and many more celebs have participated in a MIC video to speak up following the numerous deaths of unarmed black people in the US. #BlackLivesMatter protests have been ongoing in America for years now as scores of black people continue to be gunned down by police officers and as we’ve seen in the many horrifying videos of their deaths – it’s without any aggravation.
Celebs have lended their voices to the movement by participating in protests, dedicating songs and movies as well as writing letters to government. In the latest effort driven by Alicia Keys and MIC, our favourite personalities speak about the ways that a black person’s life can be taken away.
Check it out below.
