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How did the song 'Meadowlands' contribute to the anti-apartheid movement?

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The song "Meadowlands," written in the 1950s, played a significant role in the anti-apartheid movement by serving as a protest against the forced removals of black South Africans from Sophiatown to Meadowlands. The government mistakenly believed that the song supported their actions, but it actually expressed the people's resistance to relocation.

The song became an anthem for the oppressed, highlighting the injustices of apartheid and fostering solidarity among those who were affected by forced removals and other discriminatory policies.

Miriam Makeba

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