Hollywood icon Whoopi Goldberg reflects on her role as Mary Masombuka in the timeless anti-apartheid masterpiece, 'Sarafina!'
Every year on June 16, a quiet, familiar rhythm settles over South Africa. It is Youth Day, a time dedicated to honouring the heartbreaking sacrifices of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
On social media, a running joke has practically become constitutional law: without fail, television stations must play the legendary 1992 musical drama Sarafina! For South Africans, watching the film is a bittersweet ritual.
It serves as a stark reminder of how far the nation has travelled, while prompting a deeply reflective scepticism about the modern equality banner. Yet, it also brings back a profound sense of global unity, spearheaded by an unexpected Hollywood icon.
Recently, a video clip circulated on social media via OkayAfrica, where Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg was asked: “What are you most proud of when you think back to working on Sarafina?”
