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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.

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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?

1. Judith Sephuma – A Cry, A Smile, A Dance

2. Beyonce – Flawless (ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)

3. Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman

4. Aretha Franklin – Respect

5. Lauryn Hill ft. Mary J. Blige – I Used To Love Him

6. Sibongile Khumalo – Little Girl

7. Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer

8. Salt ‘n Pepa – None Of Your Business

9. Erykah Badu – Cleva

10. Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair

11. Lira – Rise Again

12. Beyonce ft. Kendrick Lamar – Freedom

13. Jennifer Lopez – I Ain’t Your Mama

14. Grace – You Don’t Own Me (ft. G-Eazy)

15. Alicia Keys – Superwoman

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