South Africa: #10 Questions - South Africa's Songstress, Lira

"I grew up in a world where I faced so many limitations. I realized defining freedom for myself and subsequently living it was what I needed to do."

So says South African songstress LIRA on her 6th studio album Born Free. "I want people to realize how powerful they are and that they can own their freedom. This album has become more than a body of musical work, it seeks to inspire and create change - physically and most importantly, mentally."

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