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Nelson Mandela

Honouring Madiba: South Africa Unveils Nelson Mandela’s Unity Statue In Pretoria (PHOTOS)

Amarachi Ishola | Sub-Editor - Dec 16, 2013

The South African President Jacob Zuma on Monday December 16th 2013 unveiled a nine-metre bronze statue of Nelson Mandela with his arms outstretched to...

Celebrity

A Love Of The Ages: The Complete Photo Album Of Winnie And Nelson Mandela [LOOK]

Hope Sampson | Sub Editor - Dec 16, 2013

Nelson Mandela

The Unforgettable Moment Winnie Kissed Graca, Mandela’s Widow At The Funeral [LOOK]

Hope Sampson | Sub Editor - Dec 16, 2013

Just this photo of Winnie Mandela kissing Graca Mandela on the lips (and the others) tell all the story that there is to tell....

Books

Nelson Mandela’s Troubled Marriage to Winnie: The Affairs, Betrayal and Divorce That Followed His Release From Prison

Hope Sampson | Sub Editor - Dec 16, 2013

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Nelson Mandela told a Johannesburg court that his marriage to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had left him profoundly lonely after his release...

Celebrity

‘Hero’: Mariah Carey Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela on Lagos Stage (PHOTOS)

Ani Afuekwe | Entertainment Reporter - Dec 15, 2013

US Singer Mariah Carey arrived Lagos on Saturday December 14th 2013 to perform at Access Bank's end of year party and send-off ceremony for...

Nelson Mandela

‘South Africa’s Greatest Son’: Nelson Mandela Goes Home In State Funeral (PHOTOS)

Hope Sampson | Sub Editor - Dec 15, 2013

Nelson Mandela

Today’s History: The State Funeral Programme For The Late Nelson Mandela [LOOK]

Hope Sampson | Sub Editor - Dec 15, 2013

This is an historic event holding today, the State Funeral Programme for the late iconic leader and former president of Nelson Mandela. We thought...

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