Wole Soyinka, Omotola, Banky W, Rita Dominic + Other Nigerian Celebs Pay Tribute To Nelson Mandela [READ]

President Goodluck Jonathan:
“Mandela will always be remembered and honoured by all mankind as one of its greatest liberators, a wise, courageous and compassionate leader, and an icon of true democracy.”

Wole Soyinka:
“The soul of Africa has departed, and there is nothing miraculous left in the world.”

Bola Tinubu:
“Mandela’s death signals the end of an era of the generation of African leaders who never coveted power, but used power for the good of the greater number of their people. Africa has indeed lost an Icon, a formidable figure, a man of character and conviction and a political leader unequalled in the history of Africa. His demise is a great loss to Africa. I extend my sympathy to the government and people of South Africa and to the wife and family of Nelson Mandela.”

Dele Momodu:
“Unfortunately only the Deep knows it is easier to love than to hate, better to admire than to envy and sweeter to give than to receive!”

Oluchi Onweagba – Orlandi:
“Keep smiling in peace..! #RIPMadiba”

Genivieve Nnaji:
“Thank you to the legend who showed us the way to freedom thru the path of leadership. Your legacy will never be forgotten. #RIPNelsonMandela”

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde:
“What is Life! An existence for Living! #Mandela you are a#Hero not because they chant your name but because you truly understood this. You stood up when it was not fashionable to. You endured the #Hate the #Taunts … You saw the essence… You saw humanity, you saw freedom… You loved Life for all… Even if it would cost yours! You conquered . You are Mandiba, THE TRUE HUMAN LIFE. Adio! Thank you Lord for this GIFT.”

Banky W:
“We’ve lost one of the greatest men to ever walk the face of the earth… heaven has gained an Angel. R.I.P Mandela.”

Sound Sultan:
“Salute to my Last Hero ! The world just witnessed the last hero figure bid farewell ! Last from an extinct breed ***the world is different now heroes are made public enemies by the media and social network and once it’s cool and fashionable to hate someone it trends !!#lasthero”

Rita Dominic:
“Real heroes are those who face death for a principle – say, to save the lives of others without any promise of reward”-Alan Dershowitz.. Rest In Peace Madiba.. We WILL NEVER FORGET…”