Protest Music
This type of military march song and dance style is characterized by stomping and chanting.
What is toyi-toyi?
In 1994, Nelson Mandela made this official declaration about this song.
What is making it the official national anthem of South Africa?
The word "Shosholoza" means this in English.
What is "go forward"?
What are the bus route cancellations?
During the Apartheid Era, this song was a symbol for this movement.
What is the Anti-Apartheid movement?
The song was sung by this group of people to lift their spirits and pass the time.
Who are workers in the South African mines?
In the 1980s during "The People's War", music was used as a weapon to intimidate which group of people?
What are the South African police and security forces? (either answer is acceptable)
This is the English translation of the song title.
What is "God Bless Afrika!"?
The late former South African President Nelson Mandela sang “Shosholoza”during this time in his life.
What is his imprisonment?
This word from both the Xhosa and Zulu languages spoken in South Africa, means "power" in English.
What is "Amandla"?
Originally, this song came from this musical category.
What is a methodist hymn?
After this historic event, the song became a symbol for unity, national reconciliation and peace.
What is the removal of Apartheid?