'We need to equip ourselves with the knowledge that will allow us to have more than a fighting chance,' said Amanda.
the meantime all we are doing is basic survival, even those that think they have made it are deluding themselves— Sandza Mndayi The Matrix is the system we are plugged in and we are like zombies programmed on how to actAmanda has made it clear to Mzansi that she isn't one to shy away from the issues that plague SA.
In an interview with TshisaLIVE about her new album Mnyama, the star explained why in recent weeks she has been using her social media platform to raise awareness around political concerns close to her. She believes that with having the clout she has as a celebrity, she can use her voice to speak on behalf of those who can't necessarily speak for themselves.
“I’ve realised my need to talk, I’ve realised my power to talk. I only attributed it to the music for a while and allowed people to tell me that it’s only in the music. Now, as I am unfolding, I’m finding my voice to speak for people who can’t speak for themselves, to speak out about things that are affecting me. I am black and I am a citizen in SA, that on its own is something to speak out on ...