In 1985 Mchunu became tired with being a travelling musician , and left Juluka , being able to retire on the money he had made with the band . Clegg formed Savuka in 1986 with many musicians who had worked with Juluka . Like its predecessor Savuka was a mixed-race band , containing three black South Africans and three whites . " Savuka " is variously translated as " Awakening " or " We have arisen " in Zulu . Savuka 's 1987 album '' Third World Child '' became immensely popular , and sold more than one million copies . The band subsequently toured France , Canada , and the United States . Their tour in France was sold out . The band 's political music often caused trouble with the government . The explicit dedication of their 1987 song '' Asimbonanga '' to Nelson Mandela , Steve Biko , and other anti-apartheid activists led to their concerts being raided , and band members being arrested . Clegg 's interest in Zulu traditional music and his work with Zulu musician Sipho Mchunu had previously gotten him into trouble with the apartheid regime . " Asimbonanga " was among several of his songs that were banned in South Africa . Savuka also supported the " End Conscription Campaign " that began agitating against the South African military draft in 1983 . In 1988 Savuka were on tour in Europe when the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert took place . However , they were barred from participating as a result of the cultural boycott of South Africa in place at the time ; even personal intercession from Winnie Mandela was insufficient to get them a place in the line-up . Despite this , Savuka was internationally successful , particularly in France . They became the second-best selling South African band outside the country , after Ladysmith Black Mambazo . Band percussionist Dudu Zulu was killed in 1992 while attempting to mediate a dispute between taxi groups ; Savuka disbanded thereafter . Savuka 's song " The Crossing " was written as a tribute to him
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Savuka