SZA Expresses Solidarity With Palestinian Liberation During New Zealand Concert
SZA, the acclaimed American singer-songwriter, made a powerful statement of support for Palestinian liberation during her concert in Auckland, New Zealand, on April 15, 2024.
On her international SOS Tour, the Top Dawg Entertainment singer made a stop in New Zealand for three nights at Auckland’s Spark Arena this month. During the last performance on Tuesday (April 16), where she performed beloved songs from her career, she took a moment to show support for the many affected by the ongoing violence in Gaza.
In a TikTok video taken by a fan at the concert, the 34-year-old can be seen pointing to someone in the crowd and declaring, “Free Palestine!”
The singer’s impassioned words resonated with the crowd, who cheered in support of her message.
SZA’s expression of solidarity with Palestinian liberation is not the first time the artist has used her platform to speak out on social issues. The singer has been vocal about her support for various causes, including Black Lives Matter and mental health awareness.
Tensions in the region have been at an all-time high ever since Hamas launched an attack in Israel back in October that claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians. Since then, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have endlessly unleashed a series of onslaughts on the occupied territory.
According to TIME, the strip’s death toll surpassed 30,000 last month as its living conditions continued to deteriorate.
