Mandela turns 90 - what have you learnt from Mandela's life?

[nwansukka]

Nelson Mandela remains one of the world's most revered statesman, who led the struggle to replace the apartheid regime of South Africa with a multi-racial democracy. Nelson Mandela turns 90 on 18 July, and the celebrations have already started. The year-long occasion will be marked by events ranging from exhibitions, dialogues, book launches and lectures to 46664 concerts in London and Rio de Janeiro.

Tell us how Mandela's life has touched you.

Also, see more details about Mandela's profile and the birthday here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1454208.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/7424048.stm
http://www.southafrica.info/mandela/

Watch Mandela's freedom speech here:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhJmkdpi7N0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhJmkdpi7N0</a>

[phronesis]

Maybe, we should invite Mandela to Nigeria to run a Leadership training programme for our Politicians. I wish our Leaders could have half of his qualities.