Little Simz Brings Attention to South African Student Protests in “Gratitude” Video

Little Simz releases the video for "Gratitude," a track off her fantastic debut album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons. The U.K. hip-hop artist went to Cape Town, South Africa  to shoot the visuals for "Gratitude" that features English electronic band The Hics. The video is directed by Jeremy Cole and documents the recent #FeesMustFall protests captured by visual artist + activist Imraan Christian plus the performances from Red Bull Amaphiko backed social entrepreneurs (Jarrel Mathebula and Rayne Moses). The protests are in response to the fees in South African universities. In the video you'll see clashes between the police and protestors.

To go along with the new music video, Simz also announced the first of her A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons dates. The 21 year old rapper + musician will be touring the globe beginning in Europe on Jan. 17 2016. U.S. dates will be shared soon. Grab tickets here and see the dates below.

17-Jan – Copenhagen, Denmark - Pumpehuset
18-Jan – Aarhus, Denmark - Atlas
19-Jan – Odense, Denmark - Posten
20-Jan – Berlin, Germany - Yaam
22-Jan – Warsaw, Poland - Milosc
23-Jan – Prague, CZ - Chapeu Rouge
24-Jan – Vienna, Austria - Flex Café
26-Jan – Cologne, Germany - Luxor
29-Jan – Zurich, Switzerland - Exil
30-Jan – Bern, Switzerland - Club Bonsoir
2-Feb – Rouen, France - 106
3-Feb – Paris, France - La Maroquinnerie
5-Feb – Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg theater
6-Feb – Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
8-Feb – Birmingham, UK - Academy 3
9-Feb – Bristol, UK - Academy 2
10-Feb – Norwich, UK - Waterfront Studio
12-Feb – Leeds, UK - Belgrave Music hall
13-Feb – Manchester, UK - Deaf Institute
15-Feb – Glasgow, UK - Garage
16-Feb – London, UK - Islington Academy
17-Feb – Brighton, UK - The Haunt
20-Feb – AucklanD, New Zealand - Splore Festival
23-Feb – Sydney, Australia - GoodGod Small Club
24-Feb – Melbourne, Australia - Howler
25-Feb – Brisbane, Australia - TBC Club
26-Feb – Perth, Australia - Perth Festival