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South African soul star Simphiwe Dana’s new show is about healing

South African soul star Simphiwe Dana’s new show is about healing

SINGER-SONGWRITER Simphiwe Dana is working with fellow South African creative director, theatre producer and dancer Gregory Maqoma and his Vuyani Dance Theatre company. The new theatre work featuring Dana on vocals is called MOYA. It’s subtitled, “An artistic reflection on the role of spirituality in healing”. MOYA speaks to the significance of one’s spiritual health, particularly following the traumas associated with loss and feelings of helplessness owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to use music and theatre to draw performers and audiences alike to a deeper connection to their spiritual roots. As articulated by Dana and Maqoma, the show…
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Singer Simphiwe Dana comes out as gay and is getting married

Singer Simphiwe Dana comes out as gay and is getting married

MPHO RANTAO AWARD-WINNING South African afro-pop singer Simphiwe Dana, has come out of the closet.  Dana has disclosed that not only is she gay but that is also getting married. The afrofeminist made the announcement on social media, posting a few lines about her impending nuptials to her yet-to-be-identified partner. Dana posted a photograph of her fiancée but did not name her.  Dana said: “I’m gay. I’ve been holding this in since forever. I’m gay”.  https://twitter.com/simphiwedana/status/1324372335240118280 “I know coming out means Africa will block me. But, after a lot of thinking, I’m ok with it. I’m marrying a woman, and…
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