Tag: Nelson Mandela
Mandela: The Lessons in Leadership
By Kayode Fayemi The passing of Nelson Mandela after his prolonged hospitalisation should not be a cause for sadness on…
Mandela memorial brings together enemies, rivals
JOHANNESBURG(AFP) – A thread of reconciliation ran through Tuesday’s memorial service for peace icon Nelson Mandela, which was marked by…
In Pictures: Memorial for Nelson Mandela
A memorial service was held for the departed South African leader, Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg today. Many world leaders showed…
Mandela: The Ladies’ Man
Women were attracted to him; he to them, but the relationships were not all blissful The most popular image of…
South Africans pray for Mandela
South Africans crowded into churches, mosques, temples and synagogues on Sunday to remember Nelson Mandela, encouraged by their president to…
Jonathan to attend memorial for Mandela in Jo’burg
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, just back from a visit to Germany and France will leave Abuja Monday evening to join…
South Africa planning a historic funeral for Mandela
A grieving South Africa started preparing Saturday for what has been dubbed ‘a historic, unprecedented’, funeral for Nelson Mandela. Presidents,…
In Video: Mandela’s legacy of Hope
Nelson Mandela was not just the first African leader of South Africa, he symbolised freedom and a rare trait: forgiveness,…
Ali, Blatter, Serena Praise Mandela
When it came to sports, Nelson Mandela had the ability to inspire inspirational figures and leave global stars star-struck. The…
“This is Madiba…”
A journalist reminisces on his memorable visit to South Africa in 1990, after Mandela’s release. Bayo Onanuga I still remember…
Mandela: The Last Moment
Several hours before President Jacob Zuma announced the death of Africa’s greatest son, Nelson Mandela, friends and relatives of the…
Mandela greatest inspiration for oppressed, says Jonathan
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela. In a…
Mandela: We have lost a father, says Zuma
President Jacob Zuma announced President Nelson Mandela’s death to the world on Thursday. “He is now resting … he is…
African Icon, Nelson Mandela takes final bow
Africa’s most revered icon, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the first elected leader of a free South Africa and one of the…
Movie on Mandela’s life makes debut
A long-awaited movie on Nelson Mandela’s life, which will premiere in South Africa on Sunday, has been described as a…