Women being awesome in 15 music videos

The list gathers in one place women trying to free themselves of rigid standards defining what it means to be a woman. Some of the videos may carry an overt feminist message, but just as essential are those showing women simply without a care in the world.

Janet Jackson – “Rhythm Nation”

M.I.A – “Bad Girls”

Bjork – “Hunter”

Kate Bush – “Babooshka”

Lebo Mathosa – “Ntozabantu”

Grace Jones – “I’ve Seen That Face Before”

FKA Twigs – “Two Weeks”

Grimes – “Oblivion”

Azealia Banks ft. Lazy Jay – “212”

Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu – “Q.U.E.E.N”

Thembi Seete – “Shay’zandla”

Beyonce and Nicki Minaj – “Feeling Myself”

Eartha Kitt – “I Want To Be Evil”

The Knife – “Full Of Fire”

Simphiwe Dana – “Ndiredi”

Happy Women’s Day!