The Specials dropped this tune during the heat of the apartheid struggle in South Africa when Nelson Mandela spent 27 years of his life behind bars. Time has passed and so has the great Madiba. Counter culture to the fullest, obviously an inspiration for us at Fire 4 Hire due to our love of the Kwaito and other sounds from the Rainbow Nation.

Rest in Paradise Nelson Mandela.

If you want more information on the Mr. Mandela, we urge you to check out the Mandela Tapes featured on CBC.