Special A.K.A Band - Free Nelson Mandela - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute - 11 June 1988

Taken from BBC2 on Saturday 11 June 1988

[@davidmorrow1008]

This song was instrumental in raising awareness that resulted in his release after 27 years in prison. Bravo to the arts!

[@melanieherrmann1580]

I remember watching this when I was just 10 years old. Wondering why he was locked up, following his legacy to his freedom and finally his death. One of a kind! A great African ruler and fighter than will never be forgotten. I’m 45 now… never will forget where we as Africans have come from. Africa my love, my motherland ❤

[@diamondsproglerlivingforev9711]

Yes the whole world was watching .... and still is!

[@bkbbeatles4473]

Utterly beautiful

[@kkhera3730]

Absolute brilliance, safe journeys Terry Hall and Khulu 🙏🏽 💜 🙌

[@iainmclaughlan1557]

I heard this on Radio 1 on either New Years Eve (1988) or New Years Day (1989) it is great to see the footage too. Thank you.

[@amandasmythe3274]

it was wonderful when i was young and saw on the tv Mr Mandela walk out and away from that prison

[@cactusman07pim]

keep on playing.

[@pee20pee]

Wow 🤩

[@saramargretstegemann6960]

litty in the city

[@user-so1vz3pz7y]

благодарю вас kUs je XXX

[@JohnvL]

like i am 70th lol

[@chrisblack5633]

Nothing like Liige Aid

[@mummyd1990]

They should of done a free Rudolph Hess also because they were both freedom fighters.

[@whaheydelee]

"Should of"? "Rudolph"? Bad grammar and spelling aside, Hess tried but died before this performance. Maybe the Spandau Ballet can do something post-mortem. 🤣

[@griffonsa]

NOT innocently put in jail fyi!