ALL ABOUT
Ms. Yoyo
Actor | Singer | Songrwiter | Instructional Coach
Sama Yoyo is a versatile artist, with experience as an actress, singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist and visionary curator of the live music series, Afro Indie Sessions.
Born and raised in Eastern Cape university town of Dikeni and national arts’ festival home, Makhanda, Yoyo first came to the attention of national audiences when she was named one of 34 finalists in the Idols SA 2012 season. With a PGCE from UCT and BA in Dramatic Arts & Linguistics from Rhodes, Yoyo also has experience in the education sector as a regional subject specialist and an instructional coach.
Her music is layered with scintillating polyrhythyms, harmonies and fingerpicking patterns that produce an emotional vulnerability. She brings an abundance of heart, spirituality and a commitment to preserving and celebrating her experience of South African culture
