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September 12, 2025Verbum et EcclesiaOpen Access

The unfinished business: A decolonial reflection on the State of Emergency song by Simphiwe Dana

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IMItumeleng D. MothoagaeTNThembinkosi Ngwenya

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Overview

Critical discourse analysis reveals themes of marginalisation and liberation in Fanon’s and Dana’s works, suggesting ongoing struggle.

Key Points

  • The analysis demonstrates how language sustains power dynamics in colonial contexts, revealing systemic inequities.
  • Fanon's concept of 'atmospheric violence' underscores the psychological impact of colonialism on the oppressed.
  • Dana's song highlights the incomplete liberation journey of Black South Africans, calling for engagement with historical struggles.
  • The study emphasizes that true emancipation necessitates dismantling entrenched power structures to restore community dignity.

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Mothoagae et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44c4d31b076d99fa55e1chttps://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v46i1.3464
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