The Nigerian Entertainment Industry has joined the World to Eulogise Late nelson Mandela, fondly called “Mandiba”. He was the first black President of South Africa and won a noble peace prize in 1993. He was born on July 18, 1918 and died on December 5th, 2013 at the age of 95.

In an interview with The Tide Entertainment, the Chairman of the Association of Movie producers (AMP) Rivers State chapter, Engr. Reginald Orlu, noted that Mandela was a man of the people who fought against apartheid in South Africa. He stressed that Mandela’s life was an example of what people should all aspire for as he lived and died a noble man.

The former Chairman of the performing musicians, employers of Nigeria (PMAN) Rivers State Chapter, Mr. Lexy M. described Mandela as one of the greatest Africans that ever lived, a selfless leader who devoted his entire life to the emancipation of his people and by extension, the African people.

For Port Harcourt based Afro Hiphop artiste, Samson O. Agwora, popularly known as “African King”, Mandela is one of the biggest symbols of courage, resilience and struggle for justice and equality of all races in apartheid South Africa.

In his tribute to the late Mandela, Port Harcourt based ace comedian, Mr. Emmanuel Ubi aka “Rugged Pastor” stressed that leaders should learn a lot from Mandela, especially his spirit of sacrifice. He noted that Mandela has left indelible marks in the hearts of men.

While Nollywood A – list actor, Columbus Irisonanga maintained that the death of Mandela is a great loss to the world as he was a global Icon.

It would be recalled that Nelson RolinLahla Mandela, World hero and South African legend, was born on July 18, 1918 in Mueso, Trankel, South Africa. He was the first black President of South Africa and ruled from 1994 to 1999.

He spent 27 years in prison for trying to over throw the pro-apartheid government. He was in prison from 1962 to 1990. After he left prison he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa. He died on Thursday 5th December 2013 following a long illness.

Nelson Mandela became famous for his long fight against bad government and racial prejudice; he became a hero to people all over the world. As South Africa’s President, he was respected for his courage and wisdom in bringing people together to live in peace. He is expected to be buried on Sunday 15th December 2013in gunu East of Pretoria after a state funeral.