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The Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Former radio jock Criselda Kananda on leading the Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation
Kananda will spearhead the Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation, which is a social arm of the Malibongwe Arts Festival. It's one thing to purchase a ticket for a women's festival and going there to have a great time. However, it's more meaningful knowing that the festival you're attending has taken up the social responsibility to support artists. Former radio jock Criselda Kananda was recently announced as an ambassador for the Tribute To Women concert to spearhead its newly launched social impact arm, the Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation. The Tribute To Women concert is presented by the Malibongwe Arts Festival, which was established in 2018. 'The Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation represents more than a single event,' said Kananda. Festival Director Joe Chakela said Kananda's life has been a testament to the pursuit of wellness, justice and representation. 'This new chapter is a calling. This platform allows us to bridge celebration and impact. That's what makes it special,' said Chakela. The concert itself is set for 24 August at Mark's Park in Emmarentia. The line-up includes Thandiswa Mazwai, Makhadzi, Ami Faku and the UK's Keisha White, among its long list. ALSO READ: 'Criselda an example of how families tell you to nyamezela when your husband beats you' – Twitter user slams activist The foundation The foundation was established this year under the former Metro FM DJ's leadership. 'It's about creating a lasting legacy. Our mission is to empower women – particularly in the arts and culture sectors – by providing them with essential skills, visibility, and resources to succeed,' said Kananda. 'Moreover, it's about recognising that our stories, voices and talents hold the potential to transform the world.' Through education, entrepreneurship training, cultural upliftment and partnerships with government and private sector, it seeks to catalyse both social cohesion and economic growth. NOW READ: Criselda Kananda takes on a new role
IOL News
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Criselda Kananda leads the charge as ambassador for the Tribute To Women concert
Known for her unwavering commitment to empowering women and simplifying public health through media, Dr. Kananda now brings her leadership to the arts and culture space. Image: Supplied Broadcaster, global health advocate, and social entrepreneur Dr. Criselda Kananda has been appointed Ambassador of the Tribute To Women concert and Chairperson of the Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation. The Tribute To Women concert, long known for its soulful homage to feminine excellence, has entered a bold new chapter, one underscored by vision, resilience, and transformative purpose. For years, Dr. Kananda has dedicated her life to building platforms for women's advancement across various sectors, including health, education, media, leadership, and beyond. Her lived experience as a health and wellness champion, including over a decade on South African airwaves simplifying health for the masses, makes her a fitting steward for a festival that exists to celebrate and empower. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ In conversation with IOL, Kananda shared plans to expand the concert's impact beyond the event through year-round workshops on financial management and mental health for artists, extending to rural villages to discover and empower women. 'I love the fact that what is infused this time around with my involvement is that we're not just going to celebrate and have fun on August 24. 'We're putting together workshops that empower women, and we're going to do storytelling. We're going to empower artists in areas ranging from financial management to mental health because that is an area of our society that is often neglected." Kananda shared that the initiatives will reach deep into rural villages to discover and celebrate women with creative genius, ensuring that empowerment is not limited to urban areas. The Malibongwe Arts Festival Foundation's commitment to creating lasting legacies for women in the creative sector. Kananda detailed that the workshops are aimed at educating artists and DJs about royalties and needle time, emphasizing the business aspect of entertainment to prevent artists from facing financial struggles later in their careers. 'We need to empower artists on how to look after their brands, how to look after their money, and how to have a lasting legacy and lasting impression,' said Kananda. Kananda shared a vision for fostering women leaders by showcasing multiple positive characteristics from various influential women rather than relying on single role models. She emphasized the importance of challenging societal perceptions that confine women to traditional roles and promoting self-love and wisdom-seeking among young women. 'I'm hoping that through these partnerships, as we showcase and build this longevity, we begin to showcase a quality of a human being.' For years, Kananda has dedicated her life to building platforms for women's advancement across various sectors, including health, education, media, leadership, and beyond. She is a strong advocate for diabetes awareness, aiming to change the public perception by renaming it from "sugar disease" to emphasize its dangers. Her lived experience as a health and wellness champion, including over a decade on South African airwaves simplifying health for the masses, makes her a fitting steward for a festival that exists to celebrate and empower. She holds an executive role at 360 Global Solutions, an investment company owned by NUMSA. She does work in advocating for the recognition of traditional African medicines and the development of South African-based vaccines. Kananda is committed to living a life of purpose, with her goal being to be a symbol of hope and to bring value through their various endeavors. The Tribute to Women concert takes place at Marks Park in Emmarentia on August 26. Makhadzi, Thandiswa Mazwai, Mi Casa, The Soil, Lloyiso, Ami Faku, and Makhadzi. IOL Entertainment
