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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Rosefest: How Shekhinah created a girls' girl festival
Shekhinah prioritised women's safety with security and a free shuttle service to and from the overflow parking. Singer-songwriter Shekhinah hosted her annual music festival, the Rosefest, on Women's Day. By doing so, she created a safe space for women to enjoy music and have a great time in each other's company. The Rosefest was established in 2019, and Shekhinah created it as an all-female music festival celebrating women's empowerment. This year's Rosefest was held at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort. ALSO READ: Anthony Hamilton, Joe Thomas and Zonke light up Women's Day concert at Wanderers Stadium, despite technical glitches Dispelling PHD myths There are beliefs that women can't enjoy each other's company, that there's a tendency of women to undermine or discourage other women, often in professional or social settings. This is known as the Pull Her Down (PHD) syndrome. However, Shekhinah's Rosefest was also a space for love among the females who celebrated their femininity through song, dance, fashion and all-around fun. There were free activities like face painting, a photo booth with a print-out stand and roses made from crinkled paper. The sip and paint was also a favourite for most of the women in attendance. The crinkled paper rose garden made the setup prettier. It was reminiscent of her second album, Trouble in Paradise. On Friday, a day before the festival, Shekhinah released her third studio album, Less Trouble. Patrons had the opportunity to listen to the new album in the listening booth. It was like being at an old school music store where you could listen to an album before purchasing it. ALSO READ: PICS: How 'besties' interpreted DJ Zinhle's Zee Nation festival themes Safety element Safety is essential for women in South Africa, with the country's alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV). With the Rosefest, Shekhinah prioritised safety with security and a free shuttle service to and from the overflow parking, which was about 1.6km from the venue. The variety of performers on stage was accommodating to the diverse female audience, from Amapiano, a bit of jazz, house, hip hop and R&B. Zoë Modiga and Zee Nxumalo were some of the standout acts on the day, although all the performers gave their audience a fun experience, as they looked like they were having fun performing on stage. R&B singer Elaine's performance was also one of the special ones, and it was made better because she performed during sunset. Shekhinah herself performed in the backdrop of a full moon shining over the venue, which made the whole experience more intimate. NOW READ: Sobzeen launches debut album years after ghostwriting hits
IOL News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Shekhinah's 'Less Trouble': a heartfelt surprise album that softens the blow of heartbreak
Surprise! Shekhinah unveils a new body of work that nobody was prepared for; this time, she is giving fans 'Less Trouble'. Image: Instagram/@shekhinahd Shekhinah is back, and while she gave us a few hints last year with lead singles, no one saw the full album coming like this. Late last night, just a minute before midnight, the singer-songwriter announced on Instagram that her brand-new album 'Less Trouble' would be out at midnight. Since 'Risk' and 'Steady' were released in 2024 as lead singles, there were no other rollouts this year. No other teaser single or a hint that she is coming, just a caption that read: 'If you're seeing this, my album, 'Less Trouble', is out now at midnight. Love you all. Until, until, until. See you at Rose Fest.' The 30-year-old talented musician shared the album artwork along with the post. It shows her holding what looks like a book, open to reveal the album's synopsis and tracklist. It is a visual that sets the tone for the album, reflective, intentional and personal. The synopsis reads: 'A book on more heartbreak, but less heartache. The art of going in absolute circles. We are no strangers to falling in and out of love. Put together sincerely by Shekhinah.' That one paragraph captures the core of the album. Shekhinah has never been shy about exploring love and loss, and this time she's doing it with more perspective, showing fans that things do get better. She last dropped an album in 2021, 'Trouble in Paradise'. Like the title says, it's a body of work full of emotional turmoil, heartbreak, disappointment and the struggle to find peace. This new project feels like the follow-up to that emotional journey. 'Less Trouble' does not pretend heartbreak has gone away. It shows that, with time, we might learn to carry it better and love again. The album features appearances by Amapiano sensation Young Stunna, who brings his unique flair and introspective lyrics that he is loved for on 'Spoonky', a love song that touches on enjoying time spent with a significant partner. Besides the Shekhinah and Young Stunna collaboration, another interesting fact about this song is the sample. 'Sponky Ponky' by the legendary Jabu Khanyile inspired the version on 'Less Trouble', and additionally, you can hear Shekhinah's soothing voice in the background as she adlibs in isiZulu. Moily, Mars Baby and Lordkez also make an appearance in the album. Each collaborator brings their own energy, adding layers to Shekhinah's already rich sound. The music remains grounded in her signature blend of R&B, pop, and alternative influences, and this time she also includes the Amapiano log drum on the last track, 'Until Until'. In addition to the album release, Shekhinah is also hosting the latest edition of her all-women music festival, Rosefest, taking place on August 9 at Nasrec in Johannesburg. The event coincides with National Women's Day and aims to spotlight women in the South African music industry. This year's theme is 'Festival of Fantasy', and the festival also pays homage to her 2017 debut album, 'Rose Gold'.
