Lira

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