Sunday 12 January 2014

Nelson Mandela: Unconnected......But Connected: What Madiba Meant To Me

In early December 2013, the world lost a great man. Nelson Mandela, in all his glory, finally departed.. Consequently, numerous beautiful tributes, documentaries and dedicated write-ups in honour of this great man followed..

But, try as I might, I just couldn't think up something worthy and befitting enough to write in honour of this great man. I mean, come to think of it, what else is there to say about Nelson Mandela? What other words can be used to describe this modern day legend? What tales haven't been told? What biographies haven't been compiled? What tributes haven't been penned?... Simply put, when it came to Madiba, I was at a loss for words..

Then it happened..