Nelson Mandela

Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid leader and politician, has died at 81.

Hearts and minds were saddened by the loss of world leader and activist Nelson Mandela yesterday (Dec. 5). While his death was no shock, the grief people felt when the news was announced is immeasurable. Mandela, affectionately known as Madiba, touched many-celebrities including R. Kelly. Kelly took to the stage while visiting 'The Arsenio Hall Show' to perform 'Soldier's Heart,' a song he wrote t

Hip-hop is mourning the passing of freedom fighter Nelson Mandela. In light of the South African leader's death yesterday, Kendrick Lamar urges his fans to learn about him.

DJ Premier recently took the trip of a lifetime to South Africa and came back with an amazing story. In the country on business with his manager, Premo says that his team received an unexpected call from Nelson Mandela's grandson with a unique offer: the storied leader wanted to meet the DJ...

According to Variety magazine, Jennifer Hudson has been tapped to portray Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, in the upcoming biopic 'Winnie.' The film -- based on the Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob-penned biography 'Winnie Mandela: A Life' -- will be directed by South African filmmaker Darrell Roodt ('Cry,' 'Sarafina... Read More ...