Makhadzi unveils all-female powerhouse line-up for ‘One Woman Show'
Revealed during a surprise performance at a Thohoyandou taxi rank, the very spot where she first performed as a teenager, Makhadzi brought her journey full circle, honouring her roots while setting her sights on stadium history.
Themed Womandla! the show's first phase acts include heavyweights DJ Zinhle, Nomcebo Zikode, and Somizi Mhlongo as hosts, alongside rising stars MickeyBlack and Shandesh.
'I will never forget where I come from; that's why I chose to launch at home, with the people who believed in me first,' Makhadzi said to roaring fans.
'The first phase introduces the strong, powerful women who inspire me. This show is about honouring the voices shaping our future.'
The One Woman Show will take place over two nights: December 20 at Makhuvha Stadium and December 21 at Rabali Stadium.
Each venue is expected to draw crowds of more than 30,000 fans.
'Two nights. Two stadiums. This is a symbol of how far we've come — and how far we're going,' Makhadzi said.
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