Zenzile: The Reimagination Of Miriam Makeba, is a celebration of the late Makeba’s invaluable musical contributions and messages of social justice.

Thandiswa Mazwai has been one of the most influential musicians on the South African music scene. She began her career in 1995 with Bongo Maffin, one of the pioneering bands of the Kwaito era. After 6 award-winning albums with Bongo Maffin she ventured onto a solo career.

Friends, I can only imagine how Molefe Pheto must have felt, those 45 odd years ago, when visas or proper documentation was the other boxer in the ring. I want to report to you, I have my own formidable foe… Will corporate show up? It has to.

This double album earned her millions of streams worldwide, radio chart success, consecutive days of Twitter trending and immense support from both digital stores and media alike, for her ambitious, brave, heart opening and genre defying offering.

This gathering of writers and cultural workers will be hosted at The Troyeville House, a heritage site on 20 Clarence Street, from 17:00 – 20:00 on Friday, 10 December with a R20 entry. It is advised to be seated by 17:05, as the event will run on time.