The one thing that strikes you the minute you meet Berita is how effortlessly she captures everyone’s attention. It’s more than just her quiet confidence; It’s her ability to get you to listen.
And we here at Lit 360 have definitely been listening.
There has never been a greater time for an African Music renaissance, she says, and honestly we couldn’t agree more. Drawing influences from continental legends such as Miriam Makeba, Oliver Mtukudzi, Brenda Fassie and Mafikizolo, she knows just how important having a good yet diverse foundation is.
Watch this week’s LIT MEETS to find out how working with Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi ultimately gave her a new perspective on African Music, and how it continues to be a rich source of inspiration.
Get some inspiration of your own by watching this week’s #LIT360