SA Compares Simphiwe Dana’s Hairstyle to Miriam Makeba's in a Viral Photo

• Simphiwe Dana topped social media trends on Monday, when she was compared to Miriam Makeba
• This comes after the singer accused actress Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyles on Shaka Ilembe
• South Africans also shared old hairstyles of women in West Africa and asked if Dana would be suing them
• Professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane spoke to Briefly News about the surge in mainstream media embracing hairstyles inspired by traditional African culture

South Africans mock Simphiwe Dana for accusing Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyle, which bears a resemblance to that of the late, legendary singer Miriam Makeba.

Dana was also mocked by former Gomora actress Sannah Mchunu, who made fun of the singer in two shady Instagram posts on Monday, 28 July.

Social media user @officialtwinny shared a photo on X of Makeba's hairstyle and wrote:

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"Not Miriam Makeba copying Simphiwe Dana.

"I need her to sue, we’re taking the dead to the cleaners," said the social media user.

Professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane spoke to Briefly News about the growing trend of traditional African hairstyles gaining popularity in mainstream media. He said:

"The recent headlines around Simphiwe Dana and Nomzamo Mbatha show how deeply connected our hair is to our stories and visibility. It reminds us that we all have the right to evolve. Hair is freedom, it’s expression.

South Africans blast Simphiwe Dana

@JAYEM26575579 commented:

"You just solved a problem just like that!"

@MrNdhlovuJB said:

"@simphiwedana, you must also come for Mam Miriam."

@Tham_iie reacted:

"The late Miriam should be embarrassed for this. 😭😭😭 How dare!"

@PuseletsoMtung1 wrote:

"Simphiwe has been appropriated even before she came up. I would also be fed up and cringe."

Social media user @whyufikilate also compared old photos of Dana's hairstyles to a West African woman's hairstyle and wrote:

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"Simphiwe Dana sues West African ancestors for copying her hairstyle without giving her credit in 1623."

@WhyUfikelate wrote:

"Simphiwe Dana did not invent that hairstyle, though. It was invented long ago by black women. And why didn't she come for Thandiswa Mazwai because naye she'd rock the same style? Hai lo mama, ngathi (it's like) she hates Nomzamo."

@sthedoingthings said:

"We must stream her music; this is not how she should want money."

@SizzleThobile commented:

"She must apologise."

@iamhumanZA reacted:

"She was never ready for these receipts."

@SbuGrosso98031 said:

"@simphiwedana, please don't forget to sue Meglio Kikyo and Yemi Alade. They used your hairstyles and never acknowledged you. Bayageza. I stand with you."

@simphiwemothop5 wrote:

"At this rate, she's gonna sue every African ancestor."

@XhosaFact commented:

"Awu Nomzamo has a serious backup mos. simphiwedana uzwile (you heard) s*ssy (my sister) that you can never own methods that Bantu people do. It's unAfrican to have ama copyright s*ssy. Return to yourself, mama. Siyalungisa manje," (we are sorting you out).

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@Quevilicious wrote:

"Simpiwe Dana needs to apologize to Nomzamo Mbatha. The poor girl didn't know she had beef with an elderly person. Jealousy will expose you in many ways and forms."

Remembering the Late Miriam Makeba on Her 89th Birthday

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported in 2021 that it's been over a decade since the passing of music icon Zenzile Miriam Makeba.

In the wake of her birth month, Briefly.co.za profiles the life and times of the African legend.

The South African singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist will forever be remembered as Mama Africa because of her influential and motherly role for the children of Africa.

Source: Briefly News