Labi Siffre

artist

Labi Siffre is a British singer-songwriter and poet, born in 1945 to a Nigerian father and a mixed-race mother. He is best known for his powerful anthem '(Something Inside) So Strong,' which has become synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement and has been covered by numerous artists, including Madness and Kenny Rogers. Siffre's music often addresses themes of race, sexuality, and social justice, reflecting his experiences as a black, gay artist in a time when such identities were not widely accepted. Throughout his career, he has released several albums and earned an Ivor Novello award for his contributions to music. Recently, he made headlines for issuing a cease and desist order to far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who used his song inappropriately at a political rally, prompting Siffre to emphasize the importance of protecting his work from being co-opted for divisive causes.