Legendary Galore : For the Love of Madiba

This is a very special post,dearest post I've done so far:) This man needs no introduction (or atleast I know the universe has a clue),he has done profound good deeds that have earned him worldwide recognition but most importantly the RESPECT he fairly deserves.Tata (meaning father in Isixhosa) Nelson Mandela has been the father figure for the WORLD. Below are a few names that we (his children) love to call him by (Source www.nelsonmandela.org)

Names

Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is sometimes called by other names.

Each name has its own special meaning and story. When you use them you should know what you are saying and why. So here is a brief explanation of each name.

Rolihlahla – This is Mr Mandela’s birth name: it is an isiXhosa name which means “pulling the branch of a tree”, but colloquially it means “troublemaker”. His father gave him this name.

Nelson – This name was given to him on his first day at school by his teacher, Miss Mdingane. Giving African children English names was a custom among Africans in those days and was influenced by British colonials who could not easily, and often would not, pronounce African names. It is unclear why Miss Mdingane chose the name “Nelson” for Mr Mandela.

Madiba – This is the name of the clan of which Mr Mandela is a member. A clan name is much more important than a surname as it refers to the ancestor from which a person is descended. Madiba was the name of a Thembu chief who ruled in the Transkei in the 18th century. It is considered very polite to use someone’s clan name.

Tata – This isiXhosa word means “father” and is a term of endearment that many South Africans use for Mr Mandela. Since he is a father figure to many, they call him Tata regardless of their own age.

Khulu – Mr Mandela is often called “Khulu”, which means great, paramount, grand. The speaker means “Great One” when referring to Mr Mandela in this way. It is also a shortened form of the isiXhosa word “uBawomkhulu” for “grandfather”.

Dalibhunga – This is the name Mr Mandela was given at the age of 16 once he had undergone initiation, the traditional Xhosa rite of passage into manhood. It means “creator or founder of the council” or “convenor of the dialogue”. The correct use of this name when greeting Mr Mandela is “Aaah! Dalibhunga”.

Other names – Of course, Mr Mandela’s family use many terms of endearment for him. His grandchildren use variants of “Grandfather”, like “Granddad” for instance. Mrs Graça Machel frequently uses “Papa”.

FREEDOM AT LAST

TTata celebrating another birthday:)

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HeadHeadlines that made history

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Long walk to freedom

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==It's a worldwide thing,RESPECT

"It always seems impossible until it's done" (my personal mantra)

TOh look,it's the Obamas!

SaPRAY FOR MADIBA

RobRobben Island where Tata was imprisoned for 27 Years(For the Love of UBUNTU)

To fimiliarise yourself with the part of the struggle uTata had fought against,you can watch the movie Sarafina or get hold of the autobiography (Long Walk to Freedom)

And it's a wrap....Always remember the Ubuntu philosophy "I am because we are"

Love,Ndashia:)