Former President Nelson Mandela’s foundation gave tribute on his 93rd birthday. The foundation has driven the people to do voluntary work for 67 minutes on that day and that was to reminisce the 67 years of him being devoted to the South Africa‘s political struggle.
In Qunu, Eastern Cape, was the expected place where he will celebrate his birthday, together with his family.
A birthday song was altogether sung to him by millions of school children at school (–foul word(s) removed–)emblies all over the country. The song was entitled “Happy Birthday Tata Madiba”, composed for his 93rd birthday.
The event was suppose to set a record due to the numerous people singing at the same time for an individual but it wasn’t sure if the 12.4M target was reached.
Nelson Mandela was the hero of South Africa and all over the world for fighting against white minority rule. After the former president retired on 2004 he start frail from public life.
He was given a much secured medical care at home after he was release from the hospital last January due to an acute respiratory infection.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation together with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon wanted Mr Mandela’s birthday to serve as an inspiration for people to help change the world into a better place.
Mr Mandela’s life and legacy exemplified “wisdom, strength and grace”, said US President Barack Obama. Obama with her wife Michelle met Mr Mandela last month in Johannesburg during a visit to South Africa.
He also added that the time he spent with Mr Mandela was the most moving part of their trip.
