I’ve compiled some of the most memorable Yvonne Chaka Chaka quotes.
Yvonne Chaka Chaka is a well-known South African singer, songwriter, actor, businesswoman, philanthropist, and teacher who was born on March 18, 1965.
She was nicknamed the “Princess of Africa”. Chaka Chaka has been at the heart of South African popular music for more than three decades, and she is also popular in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Uganda.
Chaka Chaka’s popularity was cemented by songs like “I’m Burning Up,” “Thank You Mr. DJ,” “I Cry For Freedom,” “Motherland,” and “Umqombothi.” “Umqombothi” was featured in the opening scene of the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda.
Chaka Chaka is a champion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, the United Nations MDG Envoy for Africa, and the Roll Back Malaria Partnership’s Goodwill Ambassador.
Nelson Mandela appointed her as the first ambassador for his children’s fund, and she also founded her own charity, the Princess of Africa Foundation. Her foundation is an ACTION global health advocacy collaboration partner.
She became the first African woman to receive the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award in 2012.
15 Yvonne Chaka Chaka Quotes
- “Africa is not the dark continent, Africa is a great continent, Africa is not a dying continent, Africa is a beautiful continent.”
2. “We need to make sure that we pave the way for our children and those that are coming after us because those who came before us fought so hard for Africa, I don’t think we are there yet, Africa must change for good.”
3. “When you are an artist you are telling your story and other people stories…As a South African, when I had the platform to sing, I took it as a platform to tell my story, to inspire those who were fighting for equal right and freedom.”
4. “Do you agree with me that our children need to be empowered at an early age.”
5. “Look well after yourselves. And remember You are the best thing on earth.”
6. “The love and the support from my African brothers and sisters is appreciated. Africa let us stand up and do things for ourselves.Remember this is our Motherland.so God help us.”
7. “All things bright and beautiful. can’t stop thanking God for our lives his mercies and love.”
8. Remember life is too short. live ,love ,respect ,and be kind .You are all you’ve got . Let no one steal your shine ,you matter.”
9. “My late mother was my everything, she was not that educated but she was ahead of her time… She didn’t give us everything that we wanted but she gave us everything that we needed, and she always insisted that we must go to school and inspire ourselves with skills so that nobody can take us for granted.”
10. “Growing up in Soweto, I never thought I’d one day wear a red robe, let alone from a wonderful institution such as Rhodes University.”
11. “We must nurture and empower our young girls. .. we can lift them up through education. They are the future. Without equal access to education for girls, Africa will not become the power house of the world. We need girls in school not as brides.”
12. “Wow traveling has become a mess. These travel burns Fire ( bans ) are terrible. Corona is a big mess.”
13. “We need to continue creating cultural change and look at how gender attitudes are affecting our socioeconomic and political environments. We as women can choose to rid ourselves of self-limiting beliefs and to choose positive ones that enable us to move forward, taking our rightful place in society. Women are the strength of the world, and I gather my strength from those that came before me. Hearing the stories of these women, and seeing them face to face, helps us to forge a new image for ourselves in society. Women are an ocean, strong and nurturing!”
14. “This Easter we wont have much to celebrate we send our condolences to all the families who lost their loved once in KZN .I have never seen so much flooding. From me to you please be safe this Easter Remember in all our challenges GOD is watching us from a distance. stay safe drive safely and be blessed.”
15. “I don’t even know where to start or begin . SA has lost two beautiful selfless souls our Arch and Angie .Arch Desmond Mpilo Tutu a noble Laureate a selfless fighter and a Man of God . He made everyone feel very special his passing is immeasurable akekho ofana naye Lala uphumule RIP .Angie the AIDS activist and a woman who prayed. Our television will never be the same without you ,all you ever wanted to see was families loving each other. Both these icons had one thing in common .They loved South African people ,they loved God ,and they both loved to joke .God has given and now God has taken, we shall remember all the good memories . May your beautiful souls rest in peace .The Princess of Africa Foundation and WOMan Radio would like to send condolences to both families.”
My favorite Yvonne Chaka Chaka quotes are, “Look well after yourselves. And remember You are the best thing on earth.” and “Africa is not the dark continent, Africa is a great continent, Africa is not a dying continent, Africa is a beautiful continent.”