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Sisters Grimm Announces Historic South African Premiere of INALA: A Homecoming for a Global Cultural Phenomenon

We are thrilled to announce that London’s award-winning creative company, Sisters Grimm, will present the South African premiere of the Grammy- nominated, smash hit musical INALA. This special moment marks the global relaunch of the show ahead of its permanent residency as one of the premier West End shows in London, hosted at the House of Sisters Grimm.

Guests will be taken on an emotional journey, through a powerful live Gala performance that celebrates the spirit and richness of South African culture.
INALA celebrates South African heritage and talent, featuring music co-written between 2009–2014 by the legendary Joseph Shabalala, world-famous Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Ella Spira MBE. The 2025 production proudly features the voice of Ndaba Mandela and choreography by Mark Baldwin OBE.

To date the show has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Royal Albert Hall, Hampton Court Palace, and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and has played for royalty on multiple occasions, consistently earning standing ovations.
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Following its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2014, INALA has received widespread critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album in 2016. With millions of views worldwide and outreach programs that have benefited over 12,000 children, the production reflects Sisters Grimm’s commitment to social empowerment through the arts.

In recognition of INALA’s global success and significant impact on international trade and the creative industries, King Charles awarded MBE’s to the founders, creative producer and former Royal Ballet ballerina Pietra Mello-Pittman and painter and composer Ella Spira.