Tina was genuinely poor and naive, and I believe her apology was sincere. We cannot expect artists without any substantive secondary education -- even ones that we love -- to be informed on the entirety of the political situation in South Africa. To add to the confusion, Sun City allowed integrated audiences.
Tina played Sun City in the late 70s/early 80s -- years before this video. I am not apologizing for her or excusing her, it is not my place to do so, but I think some perspective is necessary. Particularly since Tina herself had come of age under U.S. apartheid. She had to pay bills and feed children, and she had a single skill set. When she knew better she did better.
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