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.
South African Singer, Lira performs at the Diamonds and Dorings festival in Kimberly over the Easter weekend from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th March 2016. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
As part of this month’s commemorations of the historic march, we’ve shared uplifting and empowering songs sung by women across the globe.
What songs would be on your Women’s Month playlist?
This article first appeared on Bona Magazine.
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