Profoundly known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form. Simphiwe Dana, considered as one of the celebrities who are hardly in our faces, is one of the artists that are undergoing a spiritual journey.
Something makes it real about Simphiwe’s journey as compared to the other celebs who have been perceived as flawed.
But one thing about Dana is that she has never been apologetic about who she is. Where she is headed, and what she intends to do. Which is what makes her an artist of note.
This follows after her split with Universal Music Group Africa. Which in our eyes appeared to be rather bitter to say the least.
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However, Simphiwe came back with guns blazing and that led to a triumph year in 2022. She also reported that it had been a year of “regaining all that was lost due to Covid.”
“Remember, artists didn’t work for almost a year. Some got lost in the process, but others, like me, found a renewed verve for their work,” Dana shared with IOL Entertainment.
After a stellar performance at DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival, which stands out as one of her highlights last year. The launch of her new show titled “Moya”, which means spirit is what brought her back to the spotlight.
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Speaking about “Moya” this is what the musician had to say:
“Moya is a spiritual journey that explores grief and healing. The concept came about as an attempt to deal with my mother’s passing.
She was a highly spiritual and prayerful woman who had always wished I would do a gospel album as that is how she raised me. So I wanted to honour her in the way I knew she would have liked.”
The show will be directed by Gregory Maqoma yet again, who’s been doing projects with Dana for over a decade now.
Last year’s “Moya” will also be coming out as a visual album late in March. As for what fans can expect from this year’s show, Dana says it will be a spiritual experience.
“We have all lost so many people the past two years that a collective healing space should make us feel less alone in our grief,” she says.
“But also, it should elevate and bring us closer to the creator, perhaps even open a door for us to commune with our ancestors.”