Gabriel sang the piece at Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in 1988 . The concert featured a number of well-known artists , including Dire Straits , Miriam Makeba , Simple Minds , Eurythmics , and Tracy Chapman . During his live performances of " Biko " , Gabriel frequently concluded asking the audience to engage in political action , saying " I 've done what I can , the rest is up to you . " It was often the last song of a performance , with the band members gradually leaving the stage during the song 's concluding drum coda
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Biko (song)