On 9th August 1956, Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Albertina Sisulu and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn led a 20 000 strong women’s march to the Union Buildings to protest against the pass laws in South Africa. On that day, the song “Wathint’ Abafazi Wathint’ imbokodo!” (Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock) was composed to mark the historic moment. In honour of all of those women, some of the ladies at the Bona office have decided to share 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?
Image courtesy: Beyonce IG
Editor – Lutho Vuso
1. Judith Sephuma – A Cry, A Smile, A Dance
2. Beyonce – Flawless (ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
Features Editor – Amanda Mtuli
3. Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman
4. Aretha Franklin – Respect
Digital Editor – Bongiwe Tshiqi
5. Lauryn Hill ft. Mary J. Blige – I Used To Love Him
6. Sibongile Khumalo – Little Girl
Digital Intern – Kwanele Mathebula
7. Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer
8. Salt ‘n Pepa – None Of Your Business
Features Writer – Fundiswa Nkwanyana
9. Erykah Badu – Cleva
10. Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair
Fashion Editor – Ayanda Ngcobo
11. Lira – Rise Again
12. Beyonce ft. Kendrick Lamar – Freedom
Art Director – Nicole Kenny
13. Jennifer Lopez – I Ain’t Your Mama
14. Grace – You Don’t Own Me (ft. G-Eazy)
Sesotho Translator – Mmasibidi Setaka
15. Alicia Keys – Superwoman
16. Nina Simone – Feeling Good
