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This podcast explores Nelson Mandela's life and legacy, as well as the activist movement against apartheid in South Africa. Mandela challenged power relations and reshaped politics by breaking dominant narratives that depicted black South Africans as inferior. Music played a crucial role during this time, serving as a catalyst for change and amplifying the voices of the oppressed. The song "Bring Him Back Home" by Hugh Masekela became an anthem calling for Mandela's release. Mandela's rise to power fundamentally altered the politics of representation, showing that marginalized communities could hold positions of authority. His fight against apartheid aimed to end prejudice and build a society based on equality and human rights. The podcast concludes by thanking listeners for joining this important journey. Welcome to Breaking Boundaries, The Mandela Legacy, a podcast about Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life and legacy, as well as the powerful activist movement that helped shape South Africa's fight against apartheid. I'm your host, Jando Perera, and together we'll embark on a journey through history, music, and also explore the inspiring stories of a global icon who not only challenged power relations, but also reshaped the very politics of representation. In this podcast, we'll peel back the layers of Mandela's remarkable ability to illustrate and challenge power relations, from his early days as a lawyer fighting against apartheid's oppressive regime to his historic presidency. It is important to understand that Mandela was aware of the significance of representation. He recognized the power of images, narratives, and symbols in shaping public opinion and inequality. He challenged the fundamental politics of representation by shattering the dominant narratives that depicted black South Africans as inferior for his unwavering determination and resilience. Music played a crucial role during the time of Nelson Mandela, and music was a catalyst for change during the apartheid regime. During Nelson Mandela's era as a leader, music embodied the spirit of reconciliation and unity, and it also played a role in amplifying the voices of the oppressed. Together, we can uncover the profound ways in which music not only affected the realities of apartheid, but also changed the opinions and minds of the people. Let's have a listen to one of the songs called, Bring Him Back Home, by the South African musician, Huma Skala, a song that echoed the passionate call for justice and freedom during South Africa's apartheid era. It was written and performed in 1987 and became a worldwide anthem calling for the release of Nelson Mandela. Being of black African heritage, this song resonated deeply with myself because from a young age, my mother would sing this song to explain the significance of apartheid. 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In 1990, Nelson Mandela was eventually released from prison, and he went on to become the first democratically elected president of South Africa in 1994. The song represents the unwavering spirit of freedom, justice, and the collective effort against injustice and oppression. Not only did Mandela fight against apartheid for political freedom, but it was also a struggle against the apartheid regime's deeply ingrained prejudice and beliefs. Through his activism and leadership, Mandela worked to end the idea that black people were inferior and build a society that values equality, justice, and human rights. Well, that draws us to the end of our podcast. I hope that this podcast has helped you learn more about the history of apartheid in South Africa, and the music that was involved in shaping this history. I appreciate you joining us on this important journey, and until sometime later, thank you for listening. Thank you. Thank you.