Recently, the inspirational revolutionary-turned-peacemaker Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday was celebrated in advance in Hype park, London. The 46664 concert evening highlighted tribute and thanks from world leaders and celebrities to honour this iconic and much respected leader. On this occasion, he spoke briefly about poverty, health, including AIDS, and oppression. He also spoke about Zimbabwe’s democracy.
Nelson Mandela, a great political leader born in South Africa in 1918, fought against racism, violence, oppression, repression and impoverishment in his own country. A Nobel laureate for peace in 1993 became the first black president in South Africa.
His 90th birthday is a significant one as the USA is also likely to elect a black president for the first time in its history which is consequent inspiration of this great man’s legacy against racism. Facing a stiff prison term for his ‘anti-government activities’, in 1964 Mandela made the following statement before the court:
‘During my lifetime, I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.’
We also congratulate and wish him the best on the most inspirational leader’s birth day. Long live Nelson Mandela and say ‘NO’ to racism.
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