Revolutionary movements are not a new thing in African countries.
In South Africa, for instance, there is the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
This is a radical movement.
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It aims at ensuring that there is economic liberation in South Africa.
It is also a political party that brings EFF songs as a topic of discussion.
Read on to find out about the best EFF songs.
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EFF is a radical movement that is under the leadership of the vocal and fearless Julius Malema.
EFF aims at ensuring that there is economic freedom in South Africa.
Some of these strategies include EFF songs.
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Why was EFF formed?
The main reason why EFF was formed was to bring economic liberation.
The political parties would then speak a common language of fighting for economic independence.
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Now, people also wonder how many seats in parliament does EFF have because of their national popularity.
For that reason, pillars of EFF were brought forth.
With these pillars, EFF would at a later stage lead to economic independence.
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Expropriation of South Africa’s land without compensation for equal redistribution in use.
Nationalisation of mines, banks, and other strategic sectors of the economy, without compensation.
Building state and government capacity, which will lead to The abolishment of tenders.
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Free quality education, healthcare, houses, and sanitation.
Massive development of the African economy and advocating for a shift from reconciliation to justice in the entire continent.
Foster an accountable, corrupt-free government and society.
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The 2019 manifesto, for instance, has particular areas of concern that it wishes to address.
Among these areas is the financial and education sector.
The theme for the EFF 2019 manifesto is our lands and jobs now!
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These songs are popularly known as EFF songs.
EFF songs are sung during their political gatherings.
In most occasions, the economic freedom fighters leadership leads the congregation in singing the songs.
10 best EFF songs
Ever since eff was formed, eff songs have been produced.
So far, there are twelve EFF albums.
These albums have been released on different occasions.
The most recent album is entitled Asinamali.
These are the best EFF songs of all times.
The message that Azania comes with is to bring down economic apartheid in South Africa.
Azania is among the best struggle melodies in South Africa.
Ayasaba amagwala is not a new song to most people in South Africa.
This is a struggle song.
The message in Ayasaba amagwala is, get ready; we are on the way coming.'
Biko is also another freedom fighting song.
Biko was composed, in memory of Stephen Biko.
The song praises his contribution in fighting for freedom.
Marikana is an EFF election song.
The song reminisces on the black people that were killed by police officers in Marikana.
These people were killed as they protested for better salaries.
In Marikana, EFF reminds its supporters of the urge to continue fighting for a better country.
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Shiwelele is another freedom fighting song.
Shiwelele was composed after a new docket was established in EFF leadership.
Shiwelele initially spoke of the struggles that students went through.
It was, however, twisted to represent the hardships that workers encountered.
Sekusele kancane is another freedom fighting song.
The song highlights how EFF supporters were beaten up and some killed as they tried to protest.
Izew lami is also a liberation song in South Afrcia.
The message in Izwe lami is, We are on our way we are coming.
Even though the country attained its independence, there are struggles that the blacks are still facing.
This song visualises the oppression that the blacks are facing.
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Senzeni na is an emotional struggle song.
It traces back to the mass killings that took place during the struggle for independence.
The message of this song is,what have we done to deserve this kind of oppression.
Chimurenga led by Peter Keetse is another revolutionary struggle song.
Among the prominent leaders mentioned are Kwame Nkrumah and Robert Mugabe.
These EFF songs are also election songs.
She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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