This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to award winning singer and songwriter Riana Nel. She shares some of the lessons learned along her almost two decade career in the entertainment industry, extending from traditional operations through to being a coach on the reality TV show The Voice and seeking new opportunities brought about by the challenges of COVID-19; which has included writing 106 songs for members of the public in just 7 weeks. We consider the influencing effect that musicians exert on their audiences and correspondingly the importance of musicians using their platforms responsibly. Riana reflects on her choice to lift people up with her music, and as a lasting legacy to help blow the wind into women’s sails so they may soar to greater heights. We also reflect on the need to create awareness about gender-based violence issues, including sex trafficking and caution young women against predatory practices. Tune in for more…

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