Share

Bono: It was taken out of context

Johannesburg - U2’s Bono said on Tuesday that his remarks about the Shoot the Boer song were "taken out of context".

Bono attended a symposium about technology in Africa on Tuesday at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

He is co-founder of One, an international activist group that fights poverty in Africa and which hosted the symposium.

Bono’s remarks about the controversial struggle song caused a countrywide stir over the weekend.

During a conversation with journalists last week, he referred to Irish rebel songs which he used to sing as a child and said that there is space for such songs, but that it’s "pretty dumb" to sing it within a certain community.

"It’s about where and when you sing those kind of songs."

Bono didn’t want to give reasons on Tuesday as to why he says his remarks were taken out of context.

Over loud applause on Tuesday, Bono said that the 21st century "belongs to Africa".

He and other speakers referred to the events in Egypt and how communication platforms like Facebook and Twitter can bring a revolution about.



 
We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE