#RoseFest: Shekhinah paints her hometown rose gold
Durban Academy, Wentworth High, Fairvale High and Grosvenor Girl's High schools were among the schools RnB artist visited on Thursday, 2 October.
AWARD-winning songstress, Shekhinah Donnell returned back to her home town to grace local schools with her presence to promote her music tour #RoseFest while addressing key social issues affecting the youth.
Durban Academy, Wentworth, Fairvale and Grosvenor Girl’s High schools were among the schools that the RnB artist visited on Thursday, 2 October. “I chose these schools because this is where I’m from and all these places are very close to my heart. Every school is different in its own way and its important take the time to go back and touch base with them and reignite the flame of hope despite the challenging times we are faced with now.”
Her main mission was to promote and restore self-confidence, especially in young girls. “Women empowerment is definitely my favourite topic. As women, we need to find or place in this world without expecting things to be given to us. For me, in the music industry, it has been very important to create my own space where I’m comfortable and also allow others to be comfortable as well.”
In light of the increased wave of women abuse and femicide at the forefront in the country, Shekhinah said that she finds the extent of this issue scary. “This is not something that is new to us. It’s something that has been happening for a while. However, I do look at the positive of the situation and that is – we are finally all acknowledging the situation and the horrific things that are taking place, whereas before we just used to turn a blind eye. The conversation should not stop. Women are not safe. Women are uncomfortable in their own world and lives,” she said.
The Durban edition of #RoseFest takes place on Saturday, 12 October, at the Kings Park Stadium. The event celebrates the power of women in the South African music industry and her debut album. “It is about treating artists and women, in general, the way that we deserve and want to be treated,” said the Suited singer. The whole festival is an all-women lineup alongside Shekhinah as the headliner, and is tailored for women.
The festival’s name comes from Rose Gold, Shekhinah’s critically acclaimed debut album which was released in 2017. Rose Gold featured artists such as Mariechan and Rouge, and came with hit singles such as “Different” and “Suited.” Rose Gold has been certified platinum by RiSA (Recording Industry of South Africa).
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