` ` Free Nelson Mandela , '' by The Roots `` 'Free Nelson Mandela ' was effective for two reasons , '' Gambaccini said . AKA raised awareness of the jailed African leader . Producer Jerry Dammers said it had a message that situation could be changed . It was performed at 1988 concert in London that increased pressure on South Africa .
` ` Free Nelson Mandela , '' by The Roots AKA raised awareness of the jailed African leader . Producer Jerry Dammers said it had a message that situation could be changed . It was performed at 1988 concert in London that increased pressure on South Africa .