LISTEN: Music In Africa celebrates International Women's Day

Music In Africa Foundation's picture
By Music In Africa...
8 Mar 2017 - 16:36
Published under the Creative Commons Licence
DZ

Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day – a day that reflects on the political, social, economic and cultural achievements of women throughout history. From an African music perspective, we use this day to pay homage to some of the continent's top female musicians.

  • Zonke is among the best female musicians in Africa. Photo: Sowetan
    Zonke is among the best female musicians in Africa. Photo: Sowetan

We celebrate this day with you, ladies. Thank you for the beautiful songs.

Here are eight of the best for the 8th of March:

Vanessa Mdee (Kenya)

 

Nneka (Nigeia)

 

Souad Massi (Algeria)

 

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

 

Rokia Traoré (Mali)

 

Angélique Kidjo (Benin)

 

Zonke (South Africa)

 

Lira (South Africa)

 

Vanessa Mdee
Nneka
Souad Massi
Tiwa Savage
Rokia Traoré
Angélique Kidjo
Zonke
Lira
International Women‘s Day
Share to newsfeed
Advert
ACCES 2024 showcases
Apply for showcases

Most popular

Top amapiano songs of 2024
Open call: 2024 UMP Festival in Malawi
Fireboy DML and Tyla make Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2024
Malawi: Onesimus to headline UMP Festival in October
Top Afrobeats songs of 2024
Open call: Business and Arts South Africa grants programme

See all

Related articles

Comments

Log in or register to post comments