"'
Nelson Mandela' (known in some versions as '
Free Nelson Mandela') is a song written by British musician
Jerry Dammers, and performed by the band
the Special A.K.A. with a lead vocal by Stan Campbell. It was first released on the single 'Nelson Mandela'/'Break Down the Door' in 1984. It was a protest against the imprisonment of
Nelson Mandela by the
apartheid South African government, and is considered a notable
anti-apartheid song. ... Unlike most protest songs, the track is upbeat and celebratory, drawing on
musical influences from South Africa. The song peaked at number nine on the
UK Singles Chart and was immensely popular in Africa. In December 2013, following the news of
Nelson Mandela's death, the single re-entered at number 96 on the
UK Singles Chart. ..."
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