“There are certain expectations and pressures that come with being a woman, especially an African woman. From being groomed to never speak your mind, to submitting to your husband and never questioning the world. Without intentionally doing it, our parents are raising us the same way that they were raised. It is a never-ending cycle. Society refers to it as “knowing your place as a woman and acting like a lady.”
What is more fascinating or rather ridiculous, is the fact that women are meant to feel less for things they have absolutely no control over.”
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Jane Mpholo is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and changemaker from Botshabelo, South Africa. As CEO of Jane Mpholo Pty Ltd, she is pioneering work in theatre, film, and site-specific performance art. The first recipient of the CCIA’s “Outstanding Actor in Theatre” award, she has performed, written, and produced for national and international stages. Honored with two honorary awards from Onalerona Productions NPC and the Southern Region Women in Media Awards, she is a mentor, producer, and advocate for inclusivity. Through bold storytelling, she sparks important conversations, shaping the performing arts landscape and inspiring change worldwide.
