Through writing about Simphiwe Dana’s opinions, challenges,
achievements and South Africa’s reaction to her, Phumla gives you an extensive
view of the relations not only between the artist and the audience, but
relations within South Africa itself. She explores everything from the
Simphiwe’s definition of ‘soft feminism’ to her opinions on monogamy, all the
while still finding space to discuss the Language situation in South Africa.
Phumla Dineo Gqola presents you with a one of a kind of
book, one she describes as “the kind of book I would like to read”. While the
book does explore a variety of things it’s quite clearly written with an
intensive view on the relations of males and females in the patriarchal
society. It opens you up to a large number of truths.
Phumla’s ability to write about Simphiwe Dana as a woman, a
writer, a mother and even an artist, as well as her opinions without validating
or invalidating them is spectacular. On countless occasions she disagrees with
Simphiwe but is not forceful of her opinion over Dana’s something that writer’s
today lack. While the book is not exclusive to female readers, It is without a
doubt the perfect gift for any lady during this woman’s month.
