''Black President'' is the sixth studio album by

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n singer Brenda Fassie. It was released on March 9, 1990 by

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. The album was her sixth release for the CCP Records and is her more political record to date. ''Black President'' was generally received with favorable reviews by music critics. The album is especially notable because it features the Anti Apartheid anthem the title song of the albums ''Black President'', a protest against the imprisonment of

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and his comrades by the apartheid government.

Background

The songs from the album were written around Mandela's release from prison, who was held for 27 years for political activities by

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South African government.

Track listing

Adapted from Allmusic.

Personnel

*Brenda Fassie - Lead vocalist *Richard Mitchell - Co-producer, Engineer *Rob Scrooby/Scrooby Do - Photography By, Design leeve *Sello Chicco - Producer, Arranged By, Arranged By

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*Colbert Mukwevho - Additional writing (track 1)

References

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