{"id":48355,"date":"2026-01-25T06:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T06:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=48355"},"modified":"2026-01-25T06:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T06:48:52","slug":"divas-international-music-festival-voices-that-heal-a-celebration-of-women-music-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/25\/divas-international-music-festival-voices-that-heal-a-celebration-of-women-music-empowerment\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Voices That Heal\u2019 \u2014 A Celebration of Women, Music &#038; Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Taking place on <strong>Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Human Rights Day)<\/strong>, at Coronation<strong> Park in Krugersdorp<\/strong>, the <strong>DIVAS INTERNATIONAL Music Festival <\/strong>presents an unforgettable celebration of music, unity, and empowerment under the theme \u201c<strong>Voices That Heal\u201d<\/strong>. Timed to resonate with South Africa\u2019s Human Rights Month, the festival is an international celebration of women\u2019s rights, dignity, and creative power.<\/p>\n<p>This ground-breaking festival brings together an all-star female lineup, spotlighting some of South Africa\u2019s most powerful and globally recognised voices whose influence spans across generations. The bill includes <strong>Zee Nxumalo, Makhadzi, Mafikizolo, Nkosazana Daughter, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Abigail Kubeka, Zenzi Makeba Lee with the Makeba Band<\/strong>, and rising soul talent <strong>Snenaah<\/strong> \u2014 with additional performers to be announced at a later stage.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by the <strong>Department of Sports, Arts and Culture\u2019s Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE)<\/strong> \u2014 a national initiative committed to making strategic investments that unlock the economic potential of South Africa\u2019s creative sector \u2014 the festival\u2019s mission is to elevate women\u2019s voices and invest in the country\u2019s thriving cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Powerful Voices, Global Footprints<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>True to its name, <em><strong>DIVAS<\/strong><\/em><strong> INTERNATIONAL<\/strong> brings together women whose artistry has crossed borders and inspired millions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zee Nxumalo, a dominant force in Amapiano ended 2025 as SA\u2019s most-streamed female artist. With \u2018Ngisakuthanda\u2019 surpassing 100 million streams, her collaborative Single \u2018Rato Laka\u2019 with Shebeshxt being named Thobela Song of the Year, a \u2018 Basadi in Music Artist of the Year win, and major brand partnerships, her journey reflects resilience &amp; music\u2019so power as a voice against GBV. <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-wrap a-wrap-base a-wrap-8 alignwide\">\n<div class=\"aasdf-single aasdf-225\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4046070 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/%E2%80%98Voices-That-Heal-%E2%80%94-A-Celebration-of-Women-Music.png?resize=640%2C79&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u2018Voices-That-Heal-\u2014-A-Celebration-of-Women-Music.png 728w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1-300x37.png?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1-150x19.png?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 150w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1-450x56.png?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 450w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1.png?size=577x71&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 577w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 728px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 728\/90;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Makhadzi<\/strong>, the platinum-selling powerhouse and <strong>2024 BET Award<\/strong> winner, continues to fly the South African flag high. Her Venda-rooted sound and global appeal have earned her multiple accolades, including most recently<strong>, Artist of the Year honour at the 2025 Metro FM Awards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mafikizolo<\/strong>, Africa\u2019s beloved duo, bring nearly three decades of chart-topping success with timeless hits like \u2018<em>Ndihamba Nawe\u2019<\/em>, \u2018<em>Udakwa Njalo\u2019<\/em>, and Khona\u2019, embodying creative longevity and African excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nkosazana Daughter<\/strong>, with her ethereal voice, has captivated audiences from <strong>Malawi to the United States<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> while her hits \u2018<em>Sofa Silahlane\u2019<\/em> and \u2018<em>Dali Nguwe\u2019<\/em> dominate digital charts across platforms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lwah Ndlunkulu<\/strong>, the first lady of Inkabi Records, continues her meteoric rise under a <strong>Virgin Music Group distribution deal<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> Her platinum singles <em>\u2018Ithuba\u2019<\/em> and \u2018<em>Ngiyeza\u2019<\/em> have cemented her place among Mzansi\u2019s top female stars, earning her <strong>Artist of the Year<\/strong> honors at the 2024 <strong>Metro FM Awards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And representing the next generation of soulful storytellers, <strong>Snenaah<\/strong> (Sinethemba Mashiane) brings her distinctive \u201cspiritual flow\u201d \u2014 a fusion of Amapiano, Neo-soul and Afro-jazz.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Honouring Our Icon: Mama Africa <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a historic moment, the festival will pay tribute to the late <strong>Dr<\/strong> <strong>Miriam \u201cMama Africa\u201d Makeba<\/strong>, marking 17 years since her passing and 62 years since her trailblazing1963 speech before the <strong>United Nations<\/strong>. In that powerful address, she made a <strong>courageous plea against South Africa\u2019s apartheid regime<\/strong>, using her global platform to speak truth to power and rally international solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>To honour her legacy, <strong>Zenzi Makeba Lee and the Makeba Band<\/strong> will perform a moving set celebrating her timeless contribution to music, activism, and the global struggle for justice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Living Legend Takes The Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adding profound depth to the line-up, living legend <strong>Mama Abigail Kubeka <\/strong>brings her seven-decade legacy to the festival. Her performance embodies the <strong>DIVAS INTERNATIONAL<\/strong> spirit, creating a vital bridge between foundational artistry and contemporary innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Festival of Impact and Action <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>DIVAS INTERNATIONAL<\/em><\/strong><em> is more than a concert; it\u2019s a platform for empowerment and social change. Presented under the theme \u201c<strong>Voices That Heal<\/strong>,\u201d the festival celebrates the restorative power of music \u2013 honouring women\u2019s voices as a source of emotional healing, cultural connection, and collective resilience. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the festival will create economic opportunities and skills development for women and youth in the<strong> creative sector.<\/strong><em> \u201c<\/em><em>\u201c<\/em><em>Following President Cyril Ramaphosa<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>s declaration of GBV F as a national disaster in November 2025, the Divas International Festival positions music as a national instrument for awareness, advocacy, and women<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>s economic participation.,<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em><em> says <strong>TANK KOMS<\/strong>, organiser of the festival. <\/em><em>\u201c<\/em><em>Aligned with Human Rights Month, the festival moves beyond symbolic engagement by activating creative platforms that contribute to healing, empowerment, and measurable social action.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Championing Women Rights &amp; Safety <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amplifying its purpose during <strong>Human Rights Month<\/strong>, DIVAS INTERNATIONAL directly confronts the critical issue of <strong>Gender-Based Violence &amp; Femicide (GBVF)<\/strong>, now declared a National Disaster. The festival places the fight for women\u2019s and children\u2019s safety at its core, with all artists serving as anti-GBV ambassadors.<\/p>\n<p>In a powerful act of solidarity, the event will not only adopt the <strong>Miriam<\/strong> <strong>Makeba Centre for Girls <\/strong>in Midrand, but will also include a dedicated donation handover to directly support survivors. Founded by Dr Makeba herself, the home provides refuge for abused and destitute girls and stands as one of her most personal and profound legacies.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Experience \u2018Voices That Heal\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Join us for a powerful day of music, sisterhood &amp; transformation \u2014 where every performance tells a story &amp; every story sparks change.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, 21 March 2026<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Coronation Park, Krugersdorp<br \/><strong>Gates Open:<\/strong> 12:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong><strong>HEME: White with a \u2018Touch of Pink\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Starts from R350 via Webtickets<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTACT\u00a0 &amp; MEDIA ENQUIRIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 <strong><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"1a73747c755a6e7b7471377175776934797534607b\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"a-wrap a-wrap-base a-wrap-6\">\n<div class=\"aasdf-single aasdf-225\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4046070 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/%E2%80%98Voices-That-Heal-%E2%80%94-A-Celebration-of-Women-Music.png?resize=640%2C79&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/\u2018Voices-That-Heal-\u2014-A-Celebration-of-Women-Music.png 728w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1-300x37.png?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1-150x19.png?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 150w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1-450x56.png?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 450w, https:\/\/b2726120.smushcdn.com\/2726120\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Work-like-a-PRO-728x90-1.png?size=577x71&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 577w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 728px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 728\/90;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Voices #Heal #Celebration #Women #Music #Empowerment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Human Rights Day), at Coronation Park in Krugersdorp, the DIVAS INTERNATIONAL Music Festival&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mzansi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48355","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48355"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48357,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48355\/revisions\/48357"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}