South Africa:   Artists to Give Madiba a Standing Ovation

SA Info, 11 December 2013

An array of local artists will pay homage to the life and legacy of former president Nelson Mandela at a free concert at the South African State Theatre in Pretoria on Wednesday… Read more »

Uganda:   Meeting Mandela Was Better Than Music Awards - Bebe Cool

Observer, 10 December 2013

In one of his letters from Robben Islands to second wife, Winnie, Nelson Madiba Mandela said: "Difficulties break some men but make others." Read more »

South Africa:   Memorial Service By the Arts and Culture Community in Pursue of the Mandela Legacy of Unity

COSATU, 10 December 2013

The following organizations in the arts sector: CWUSA, RISA, SAMRO, AIRCO, GMA, AESA, MMFSA, CASA, NORM, SAMPA, SARA, MOSHITO, AMAHA, in pursue of the Mandela Legacy of unity, will… Read more »

South Africa:   Elegy for a Bassist - What, and Who, Are We Remembering When We Say Goodbye?

Daily Maverick, 10 December 2013

On the Sunday following Nelson Mandela's death, RICHARD POPLAK attended a memorial service for a well regarded South African musician. It was the South African moment in miniature. Read more »

South Africa:   Black or White Evokes Memories of Mandela, Michael Jackson

Observer, 8 December 2013

The more I attend theatrical and dramatic shows, the more I learn that theatre, fun as it may be to cater to the less serious, is actually a reflection of our society today. Read more »

South Africa:   Mandela Condolence Books Distributed in N West

SAnews.gov.za, 8 December 2013

Pretoria - The North West Provincial Government has distributed condolence books to provincial government departments, the provincial legislature, provincial house of traditional… Read more »

South Africa:   Condolence Books Keep Madiba's Spirit Alive

SAnews.gov.za, 7 December 2013

Hundreds of South Africans have been gathering at the Union Buildings to pay their respects to former President Nelson Mandela by writing a message in the condolence book. Read more »

Gambia:   Sona Jobarteh Rocks Mandela's Movie Premiere

Daily Observer, 6 December 2013

Gambian-UK based female kora player-Sona Jobarteh, was among some of the invited artists that performed at the official UK premiere of the epic Hollywood Mandela movie in London's… Read more »

South Africa:   Clothing Designer's 'Incredible Journey' With Nelson Mandela

VOA, 5 December 2013

Seamstress Desre Buirski explains the human rights icon's great love of silk, hand-painted 'Madiba shirts' Read more »