Author: Mbali Mazibuko

When trailblazers like Fassie defy societal norms in a male-dominated world, they challenge the status quo and force us to rethink our views on gender, sexuality, and the nation. Fassie, known for her rebellious nature, symbolizes the rebel girl child in a society that often silences voices like hers. The impact of Fassie Her iconic performance of Vulindlela at the Kora All Africa Music Awards in 2001, dressed in a school uniform and handing Mandela a banana, sparked conversations about representation and inclusion. Fassie’s persona as a bad girl and queer woman sheds light on those often marginalized in society.…