Archives Tag: Nelson Mandela
Everyday Hero-Henry Anumudu
April 19, 2022
South African anti-apartheid leader and philanthropist Nelson Mandela once said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This sentiment is particularly true in the case of a young Nigerian teacher named Henry Anumudu. He, motivated to fix the education system, abandoned a promising career in Communication and Media … Continue reading Everyday Hero-Henry Anumudu
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Mandela Song Wins US Grand Prize
April 19, 2022
Songwriter and producer, Don Clarke, and lyricist Karl Bremer are the first South Africans to win the grand prize in the Great American Song Contest. They won an award for their song, “The Long Walk Is Over” dedicated to the late Nelson Mandela Bremer had written the song almost 10 years ago and sent the … Continue reading Mandela Song Wins US Grand Prize
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When Will Nigeria Have Her Own Mandela?
April 19, 2022
By Toks Ero That former South African President and the true face of anti-apartheid struggle, Nelson Mandela has left us is a stale story. But the lessons from his life will remain eternal. In our clime for instance, the lessons stare us in the face on a daily basis as the political gladiators conduct themselves … Continue reading When Will Nigeria Have Her Own Mandela?
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African Union Renames Main Conference Hall after Nelson Mandela
April 19, 2022
Late South African President, Nelson Mandel has been immortalized by the heads of states at the 22nd ordinary session of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In honour of his influence on humanity in his lifetime, the major conference hall of the African Union headquarters has been named after the great leader. Late Nelson … Continue reading African Union Renames Main Conference Hall after Nelson Mandela
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Harrysong’s Nelson Mandela Tribute Song is 2013’s Most Downloaded Caller Tune in 24 Hours
April 19, 2022
A free memorial single, released in honour of late anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, has been announced as the most downloaded caller tune within a 24-hour window. Titled ‘Tribute to Mandela’ and released by Nigerian singer-songwriter Harrysong, it amassed a record one million downloads in one day. ‘Tribute to Mandela’ was released on Wednesday December 11, just six … Continue reading Harrysong’s Nelson Mandela Tribute Song is 2013’s Most Downloaded Caller Tune in 24 Hours
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Tribute to Nelson Mandela
April 19, 2022
Today we are sad to announce the death of a notable icon, President Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela. He passed away at the enviable age of 95. He was a most influential entity, an altruistic leader, a beacon of freedom, a man whose accolades span about 250 awards, including the 1993 Nobel Peace prize, the US Presidential … Continue reading Tribute to Nelson Mandela
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The Long Road Home – Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013)
April 19, 2022
South Africa’s first black president, African icon, and anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nelson Mandela, is dead. He breathed his last on 5th December 2013 after a long and complicated battle with a lung disease. He was 95 years and 140 days old. Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18th July 1918 in Mvezo, Cape Province, South Africa to … Continue reading The Long Road Home – Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013)
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Happy Birthday: Nelson Mandela is 95 Today
April 19, 2022
Today, former South African President and Global Icon, Nelson Mandela celebrates his 95th birthday. He was born July, 18 1918, and led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He became President in 1994 and led the country for a single term that lasted till 1999. In 1995, Mandela motivated the South African National Rugby … Continue reading Happy Birthday: Nelson Mandela is 95 Today
U.S. President Barack Obama in South Africa, Praises Mandela
April 19, 2022
The US President, Barack Obama, has been paying homage to former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who is currently hospitalized for lung infection. President Obama who is on a three day nation visit to Africa, is currently in South Africa and has met with leaders, youths and family of Mandela. He visited Senegal, before going … Continue reading U.S. President Barack Obama in South Africa, Praises Mandela
