Thandiswa Mazwai launched her fifth studio album at Carnival City's Big Top Arena on Saturday with huge support from black women.
Beyoncé has a BeyHive that definitely supports her every step of the way. Thandiswa Mazwai's fan base is made up mainly of black women, who don't have an official name yet, and a large crowd of black women attended the weekend when Thandiswa launched her latest album at Carnival City's Big Top Arena. appeared.
Thandiswa has released his fifth studio album. Sankofaon friday.
“Thank you everyone for coming to sing with me. This is what I miss the most when performing abroad… you are part of the band,” Thandiswa said on Sunday after the show. wrote on Instagram.
There were about 100 tickets left at the 5,000-capacity Big Top Arena just days before Saturday's performance, and most of Thandiswa's fans had bought their tickets well in advance of the event.
The crowd of cars at the venue was a sign of the support fans wanted to give her. Tandiswa's last shows at the State Theater in the past few years also drew large crowds, but the show at Carnival City was bigger and more spectacular.
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Because of the trauma that black women experience on a daily basis, Thandiswa's concerts inevitably become a place of healing, love, and safety for her core fans.
Prior to her performance of her latest single, Kurungir Sharing a bit about her past traumas, her background featured an old photo of a young Thandiswa from rural Eastern Cape province.
She even revealed that she experienced a traumatic event on the day the photo was taken.
It wasn't just a music show for black women. It was a safe space for them.
talk to citizen Speaking before the album's release, Thandiswa said: “The inspiration for all my work comes from the trauma of losing my girlfriend's mother Belede when I was 16 years old.
“In my work, I try to convey everything and understand my feelings. I try to memorialize my mother in different ways.”
Before Thandiswa took to the stage, her sister, poet Ntsiki Mazwai, warmed up the crowd with a poem, followed by traditional Xhosa healers who blessed the occasion.
However, it was unfortunate that none of the “opening acts” took to the stage before her. They performed right in front of the stage, showing how scary the stage was for Thandiswa.
“Thank you everyone. We were packed and there was so much love. Thank you for bringing your moms and kids too. Thank you for looking so nice and bringing the love. I love you.” I will love you forever.”
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Thandiswa performed for almost three hours straight without a break as the show was delayed.
“What a beautiful night. I didn't even realize I had been on stage for two hours and 45 minutes. The energy in the room was incredible,” she said.
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