By Rorisang Modiba
- Singer Simphiwe Dana said Nomzamo copied her hairstyle, but Nomzamo explained her hair is part of her personal and political expression.
- She told mothers to teach their daughters to love their natural hair to help build confidence from a young age.
Actress Nomzamo Mbatha has responded after singer Simphiwe Dana accused her of copying her hairstyle.
The Shaka iLembe star spoke to the Sowetan this week and said her hair choices are never random. She said they are about showing who she is, how she feels, and what she wants to say.
“Hair can be a political statement depending on where I am and which red carpet I’m walking on,” said Nomzamo.
She said she chose a bold hairstyle for the Met Gala to make a strong statement. Whether it is a short pixie cut or her natural curls, she said her hair always tells a story.
“It reflects what’s happening around me and how I want to show up in the world.”
She also spoke directly to parents, asking mothers to help their daughters feel proud of their natural hair.
“The sooner they embrace their hair, the better relationship they’ll have with their self-esteem,” she said.
Pictured above: Nomzamo Mbatha.
Image source: @nomzamo_m
