Asimbonanga

[2] It was well received, becoming popular within the movement against apartheid, and was covered by several artists including Joan Baez and the Soweto Gospel Choir.

The Afrikaner National Party (NP) was elected to power in South Africa in 1948, and remained in control of the government for the next 46 years.

"[8][9] "Asimbonanga" has been described as part of a trend that emerged within South African music after the 1976 Soweto uprising, of combining politically conscious lyrics with jive and dance rhythms.

[12][13] "Asimbonanga" became among the most popular anti-apartheid songs,[8][14] and was adopted as an anthem by the United Democratic Front (South Africa).

[15] The explicit dedication of the song to Mandela, Biko, and others led to the band experiencing trouble with the police; their concerts were raided, and they were arrested repeatedly.

[20][21] At the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert in London in 2008, Clegg, Baez, and the Soweto Gospel Choir performed the song together.

[6][16] After the song ended, Mandela stated "It is music and dancing that makes me at peace with the world," and asked the band to play it again.