Winnie Mandela

Winnie Mandela

LONG READ: Does the Nigerian society hate women?

The recent death of South African icon and Apartheid activist, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has thrown up interesting conversations about a woman’s place in the context of African society. These conversations aren’t in any way new, but they have achieved renewed urgency in the wake of the battle for who is ultimately responsible for outlining the nature... Read More

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The Late 5: Fani-Kayode says looters’ list incomplete without Buhari, Osinbajo, Winnie Mandela dies at 81, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Boko Haram insurgents killed at least 18 people and wounded scores in attacks overnight on a military camp and villages in Maiduguri, officials said Monday. Boko Haram fighters attacked a military base in the Cashew Plantation area at the entrance to the city with... Read More

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February 11, 2014

Opinion: Dear Mandela, you should be ashamed of yourself

by Chris Nwogodo With all due respect, sir, you should be ashamed of yourself. Dear Madiba, I can’t tell you how disappointed I was by the recent disclosure that you had left only a miserly $4 million to be shared by your family, the African National Congress, former staff and several local schools. $4 million?... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “It felt wonderful to shake Mandela’s hand” – 9 questions for 9ice on his 2008 performance

by Seun Oluyemi In 2008, musician 9ice was one of the performers from across the world who performed at the 90th birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela – representing Nigeria. He shares the experience with Seun Oluyemi How would you describe Mandela? Nelson Mandela is a selfless leader, a rare gem, truthful and genuine. I wish... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: How to honour Nelson Mandela, by Joachim Mac-Ebong

by Joachim Mac-Ebong Part of the sorrow of Mandela’s death is that there appears to be no current African leader fit to tie his shoelaces. Even those mentored by him directly in the ANC are unable to emulate him. When the death of Nelson Mandela was announced by Jacob Zuma, Barack Obama’s statement said in part:... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Editors’ pick: Our best 20 tributes to Nelson Mandela

by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza From those who would preserve the myth because it comforts the world to those who insist he was all too human, these 20 assessments of the man called Mandela, curated by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza will give wholesome insight as to his legacy Lynne Duke passed on in... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: We are now on our own, by Wilfred Okiche

by Wilfred Okiche A young African, Wilfred Okiche captures the sense that the ground has finally shifted under Africa with Mandela’s death and he wonders how we will go from here. “The soul of Africa is departed and there is nothing miraculous left in the world” – Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate For most of Africa’s... Read More

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December 15, 2013

#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “What have you wrought, Nelson Mandela?”, by Dele Olojede

by Dele Olojede How come we went from Nelson Mandela to Jacob Zuma in 10 years flat, like a racing car in reverse, asks Dele Olojede Why is it that Mandela built himself a modest country home, fashioned after his prison bungalow to maintain a measure of familiarity, and with his own money, while Zuma... Read More

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December 10, 2013

#NelsonMandela: First photos from the memorial service in honour of Madiba

by Oge Okonkwo Tens of thousands of people together with world leaders are currently gathered at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa at the memorial service for the late legend, anti-apartheid icon and former South Africa president, Nelson Mandela. The service is currently being showed live at three “overflow” stadiums. Some photos below: US President... Read More

December 9, 2013

#NelsonMandela: This is where the BIGGEST funeral in South Africa’s history will take place (See Photos)

A giant arena is being built in view of Nelson Mandela’s home to stage the biggest funeral in South Africa’s history for him. Final preparations are being made before more than 70 world leaders fly in this week to attend a series of events to mark the extraordinary life of one of humanity’s great peacemakers. They... Read More

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December 6, 2013

The moment he was released from prison + 9 other REMARKABLE Nelson Mandela videos (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela passed away on Thursday after months of fighting illness and lung infection. In honor of a lifetime of accomplishments, take a look at Mandela’s life through these memorable moments. 1.Nelson Mandela Inauguration, 1994 2.First TV Interview, 1961 3. Nelson Mandela Freed from Prison, 1990... Read More

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December 6, 2013

BE INSPIRED: 12 letters from the desk of Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter (LOOK)

1964 Rivonia trial, statement from the dock These are the five points Nelson Mandela jotted down in preparation for his statement from the dock on April 20, 1964 during the Rivonia trial, in which 10 African National Congress leaders were tried for 221 acts of sabotage aimed at overthrowing apartheid. Mr Mandela and his... Read More

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December 6, 2013

He wasn’t perfect, but he was Mandela: An obituary

“Black man, you are on your own.” – Steve Biko “In the fell clutch of circumstance/I have not winced nor cried aloud Under the bludgeonings of chance/My head is bloody, but unbowed… I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul” – William Ernest Henley, Invictus (poem) “Him and his... Read More

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December 5, 2013

“Nelson Mandela now belongs to the ages”: Pres. Obama, others pay tribute to Madiba

President Obama praised Nelson Mandela on Thursday, saying the former South African leader symbolized the fight for freedom and dignity throughout the world. “He achieved more than can be expected of any one man,” said the nation’s first African-American president. Mandela now “belongs to the ages,” Obama said at the White House within an hour... Read More

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December 5, 2013

“He is now rested, he is now at peace”: This was how President Jacob Zuma announced Nelson Mandela’s death (WATCH)

by Isi Esene South Africa’s first democratically elected President and Apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95. Current President Jacob Zuma announced his death in a National broadcast saying Africa’s pre-eminent son is “now rested, he is now at peace…. our Nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost... Read More

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December 5, 2013

TRIBUTE: Nelson Mandela in Pictures

by Wilfred Okiche Mandela in 1994 with Walter Sisulu, who was deputy president for the ANC and was a fellow prisoner on Robben Island FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela address a huge crowd of people after the inauguration ceremony in 1994 Nelson Mandela revisits his prison cell on Robben Island, where he spent 18... Read More

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Mother of the nation: Financial, family woes hit Winnie Mandela

“This shouldn’t be happening” — these were the words of a visibly nervous and frustrated sheriff of the court as he rang the outside bell and knocked at the gate belonging to a woman still considered by many in South Africa as the “mother of the nation.” Joe Maluleke and two other officials arrived at... Read More

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Trailer: ‘Winnie’ starring Jennifer Hudson

by Seyi Lawal When the news that Jennifer Hudson would play the role of Winnie Mandela in the biopic; ‘Winnie’, many wondered if she would pull off the act as the anti-apartheid historical figure. From the trailer below, it’s clear she did not receive the Oscars for her singing alone, this girl can act. Hudson stars... Read More

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