Azana: Visionary Women
Apple Music
“South African women are game-changers; [they’re] influential and hardworking,” the Durban-based Afropop singer Azana tells Apple Music. “I am constantly motivated by women around me.” For her Visionary Women playlist, she highlights the work of artists who reflect the times. “This playlist is a collection of well-written songs and melodies that tackle different topics such as women [empowerment], political injustices, and love,” she explains. Dig deeper into her own work, alongside selections from Thandiswa, Solange, Msaki, Snoh Aalegra, Nina Simone, and more—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.