"Sethembile Msezane: The Making of 'Chapungu — The Day Rhodes Fell'"

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"Sethembile Msezane: The Making of 'Chapungu — The Day Rhodes Fell'"
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Sethembile Msezane's iconic photograph "Chapungu — The Day Rhodes Fell" captures the spirit of the #RhodesMustFall movement, symbolizing the removal of Cecil Rhodes' statue at the University of Cape Town. Inspired by a recurring dream about the sacred Zimbabwean bateleur eagle, Msezane's performance atop a plinth became a powerful symbol of resistance. The image is now part of an exhibition in London, showcasing female-led resistance movements worldwide. Despite the toll it took on her, Msezane continues to use her art as a tool for change, supporting charitable endeavors and advocating for women's rights.

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