50% of the sale price of this shirt will be donated to Elegba Folklore Society, a Richmond nonprofit dedicated to African and African American cultural arts and education.
Vintage 1990’s Nelson Mandela “Amandla / Abolish Apartheid!” T-shirt featuring a large, colorful South African liberation graphic.
Front graphic features Nelson Mandela raising his fist over a map of Africa in red, black, green, and gold, with oversized “AMANDLA” lettering across the top. “Amandla” is a Nguni word meaning “power” or “strength” and became closely associated with the anti-apartheid movement and the rallying cry “Amandla! Awethu!” (“Power to the people”).
Graphic reads:
“Abolish Apartheid!
The Struggle is not Over”
Along the bottom is a quote attributed on the shirt to H.I.M. Haile Selassie I:
“We know that we shall Win, as we are Confident in the Victory of good over evil”
A striking piece of 1990’s political, African liberation, anti-apartheid, and Nelson Mandela history with a particularly strong multicolor graphic.
Printed on a SIM 100% cotton T-shirt, made in Panama. Single-stitch sleeve construction.
Tagged Medium – Please refer to measurements below for exact sizing. Fits like a modern Small.
Pit to Pit: 18"
Length: 26"
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Condition: Good vintage condition with general wear consistent with age and use. White cotton shows some light age-related discoloration and scattered small marks. Graphic remains exceptionally bright and vibrant with light print wear. No major holes or tears observed. Please refer closely to photos for exact condition.
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