Zoe Modiga

Zoe Modiga will be performing at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg on Saturday 30 April. Image via Gallo Images Photographer: Oupa Bopape

‘Ukubonga’: Zoë Modiga to celebrate Freedom Day at upcoming Joburg gig

‘As a born free, there are so many layers to our lives and our stories,’ said Zoë Modiga ahead of her upcoming show ‘Ukubonga’.

Zoe Modiga

Zoe Modiga will be performing at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg on Saturday 30 April. Image via Gallo Images Photographer: Oupa Bopape

Over the years, local muso Zoë Modiga has risen to become one of Mzansi’s biggest and brightest artists. The award-winning artist will be bringing her incredible artistry to Johannesburg’s Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City on Saturday 30 April. Speaking to Eyewitness News about the exciting gig, Modiga said she will be supported by her “music family” and is ready for a special show. 

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ZOË MODIGA FLIES HIGH IN MZANSI 

Durban-born songstress Zoë Modiga entered the local music scene in 2018 with her debut album, Yellow: The Novel. The 23-track album earned her two nominations at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs).

Since then, Modiga has become one of the country’s strongest voices and storytellers. Her second album, Inganekwane released in 2020, hit number one on the Apple Music World charts. 

She has collaborated with the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Thandiswa Mazwai Simphiwe Dana and jazz legend, Tsepo Tshola. Modiga has also performed at some of the biggest music festivals including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

LISTEN TO ZOË MODIGA’S ‘LENGOMA’ HERE 

ZOË MODIGA ON HER LYRIC THEATRE PERFORMANCE 

For her performance at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg, Modiga will be supported by Sthe Bhengu, Lungelo Ngcobo, Urban Nobela, BandaBanda and Ire Bolanji. 

“This show is special because we have pulled through a lot as a family and being able to continue to tell our story have it affirm and celebrate others is so meaningful,” she told Eyewitness News.

“Outside of the music, I think we all be meeting at this gathering of thanksgiving on a very human level, thankful for all we have moved through.”

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Taking to Instagram, Modiga said that her show is titled Ukubonga (gratitude) because it is a thanksgiving. 

“The show will be happening around Freedom Day, as a “born free” there are so many layers to our lives and our stories.”

Tickets for Ukubonga are available on Computicket. Tickets start from R250 and there are only a few left! 

Grab your tickets here