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John Legend is stepping into the legendary shoes of Harry Belafonte in a powerful new musical drama, “The Road Home,” chronicling the life of South African jazz icon Hugh Masekela and his use of music as a weapon against apartheid. Filming in South Africa under director Bill Condon, the film also explores the cultural controversy surrounding Paul Simon’s “Graceland” and the global boycott of apartheid-era South Africa. Legend, who considers Belafonte a mentor and civil rights pioneer, joins a stellar cast including Thabo Rametsi, Cynthia Erivo, and Guy Pearce. This isn’t just a musical—it’s a moving tribute to how artists can ignite global change, echoing Belafonte’s legacy as a trailblazer for justice and activism.

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