Nelson Mandela tribute song banned in South Africa

Title

Nelson Mandela tribute song banned in South Africa

Genre

News report; Interview; Music

TX Date

4 Sep 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:20

Description

Singer Brenda Fassie on her new song Black President which is a tribute to her uncle Nelson Mandela and has been banned in South Africa. She also speaks about being unable to visit her uncle during his time in prison. Includes clips of her songs including from show at Apollo Theatre, New York. Interview and report by Cheryl Washington of CNN. For Billboard programme.

Contributors

CNN; Brenda Fassie; Cheryl Washington

Keywords

Political prisoners; Music; South Africa; Apartheid; Censorship; Racial segregation; Black African peoples; Nelson Mandela; Billboard (radio programme); Black President

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