Simphiwe Dana: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, music, 'Kill The Boer', Apartheid, racism, ‘white genocide’

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In today’s episode, we are joined by legendary musician Simphiwe Dana, who celebrates 20 years in the music industry. Simphiwe unpacks her musical journey, balancing political messaging and the artistic aspect of her music, 'Kill The Boer' chant -- is it acceptable?, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, racism and more! Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za/ Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: [email protected] 📞WhatsApp Line: 082 891 4935 Visit my website: sizwempofuwalsh.com _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana _______ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:45 Dreams Inspired “Zandisile” 00:02:56 Why I Left IT for Music 00:05:21 Recording an A Cappella Album 00:07:35 Fame Terrified Me 00:10:58 Putting Racists in Their Place 00:14:11 The Politics Inside My Lyrics 00:16:00 A Song That Came in a Dream 00:18:55 On Taboos, Struggle Songs & Trolling 00:23:03 Apartheid, Propaganda and Disinformation 00:26:55 Racists Believe Their Own Lies 00:28:15 Exploiting Black Labour, Then Playing Victim 00:30:28 Apartheid Ended, But No Reparations 00:31:10 “TRC Was Mostly a Joke” 00:31:53 “For the First Time, I'm Worried” 00:34:07 “What Does Trump Want From SA?” 00:37:55 Black South Africans Embraced Reconciliation 00:38:43 “What More Do You Want From Us?” 00:39:46 “There’s a Genocide—Against Black Women” 00:40:09 “Elon Musk Is Cooking the Algorithm” 00:41:11 Simphiwe’s Mother, A Gospel Powerhouse 00:45:27 “My Mom Could’ve Been Global” 00:46:08 How A Teacher Changed Everything 00:49:17 Planning the Next 20 Years 00:51:54 Time to Release the Archives 00:52:12 Tour Dates: Durban, Cape Town, Joburg