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Nelson Mandela is the debut extended play by South African singer Zahara. It pays tribute to Nelson Mandela and was released on July 15, 2013, at a time when Mandela was critically ill at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria. The EP's lead single, eponymously titled "Nelson Mandela", peaked at number 1 on South Africa's official music chart. Upon its release, the EP was made available for purchase on iTunes.
“There are thousands of people who feel that it is useless and futile for us to continue talking peace and non-violence — against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people. And I think the time has come for us to consider, in the light of our experiences at this day at home, whether the methods which we have applied so far are adequate.”
“The cause of Communism is the greatest cause in the history of mankind becasuse it seeks to remove from society all forms of oppression and exploitation, to liberate mankind and to ensure peace and prosperity to all.”
“I had no specific belief except that our cause was just, was very strong and it was winning more and more support.”
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.”
“One of the reasons I am so pleased to be in Israel is as a tribute to the enormous contribution of the Jewish community of South Africa [to South Africa]. I am so proud of them.”
Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.
Not who you're looking for? Others named Nelson Mandela: President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist (1918– · statue in Cape Town, South Africa · original song written and composed by Jerry Dammers and Rhod