Our July cover stars have four decades of music experiences between and they have learnt a lot during that period.
During our cover shoot with Lira, Moneoa and Nhlanhla Nciza sat down with our editor; Lutho Vuso to talk about the challenges of being a woman in this industry, how they hope to inspire younger women and their future plans.
Watch the fascinating conversation below.
One of our fabulous July cover stars is the talented, Lira. The star shares her skincare tips, healthy lifestyle and make-up must haves with us here.
Enjoy!
Happy birthday to one of the most talented musicians in South Africa right now, Lira. To celebrate this exceptional musician’s life we decided to take a look at some of our favourite music that she’s blessed us with.
Here are our top 9 Lira tracks. What’s yours?
1. Something Inside so Strong
2. Rhythm of your Heart
3. Crush
4. Phakade
5. Wa Mpaleha
6. Ixesha
7. Hamba
8. Ngiyazifela
9. Feel Good
Our December 2015 cover star, singer-songwriter Lira has recorded her own version of How Far I’ll Go, from Disney’s upcoming animation comedy adventure film Moana.
Her recording will feature on the SA version of the film as the first end-credit song when Moana hits cinemas from Friday 2 December. Fans can buy the single from the iTunes Store from 9 December.
This is such great news for Lira’s career! Congrats to her!
Listen to the song below.
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