THE WORLD MOURN NELSON MANDELA

Nelson Mandela

South African Government has announced the death of Nelson Mandela. South African president Jacob Zuma announced that the former president and anti-apartheid revolutionary passed away peacefully in the company of his family in his home in Johannesburg around 8:50 this evening Dec. 5th. He was 95 years old.

His death marks the final chapter in a life that changed South Africa forever. What a man! May his soul rest in peace, amen.

President Jacob Zuma said flags will be flown at half-mast across South Africa immediately with a state burial to follow. The UK government have also announced that flags will be flown at half-mast in the UK. Rest in peace, Madiba!

Meanwhile the federal government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan has declared three days national mourning for the departed icon. During this period flags are to flown at half mast across the country.

Masquerade234 joins the rest of the world to mark the celebration of life of the icon who passed on at age 95.