5 Of The Best Mandela Songs In SA

Yesterday was the date one of South African political heroes was born back in the year 1918, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Not only do South Africans celebrate his birth day but everyday we remember the sacrifices he made along with the others to bring this beautiful change in our country. We have schools, roads, buildings etc. named after him. Most interestingly we have songs that most celebrated legendary musicians of South Africa composed and performed in his honor. The best part about these songs is that he got to listen to them when he was alive. The songs paint him as the hero and a wise man that he was. his bravery and love to save the country left a big mark to the world.

Here are 5 Songs that will forever remind us of Nelson Mandela and all that he did for South Africa.

Lucky Dube – House of Exile

This is a very touching song sang by the late Lucky Dube, the song was released back in 1991 the year that followed upon his release from prison in Robben Island where he was held for 27 years. The song calls Mandela a freedom fighter that is stranded in a foreign place trying to send a message to his people. This song can make any one understand what Madiba went through.

Brenda Fassie – Black President

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOrS4T0966Q

Another late SA music star MaBrrr, she was an anti apartheid musician, some of her songs were banned by the apartheid government. This song touched many South Africans who were against apartheid. Brenda sang the song with emotions, a mixture of happiness and victory. The song was released in 1990, the same year Nelson was released.

Never Again – Prophets Of Da City

This one is a hip Hop crew from Cape town, the band consisted of 8 members, they performed the song at an inauguration of Nelson Mandela and were active from the year 1988 to 2001.

Johny Clegg – Asimbonanga

The Zulu white man that surprised everyone when he rose to fame, for his great music and the fact that he sang in Zulu. The Song Asimbonanga which means “we haven’t seen him” is a pop song which was released in 1987. Johhny performed the song in many occasions even in the presence of Nelson Mandela when he was out from Prison.

Josh Groban Ft Vusi Mahlasela – Weeping

This is the pop song that was released in 2008, it features Vusi Mahlasela and Josh Groban who is an American singer and songwriter.