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Wednesday 11 December 2013

Photos: Nelson Mandela's body lying in state in Pretoria

The body of late anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela this morning arrived at South African government Union Building, Pretoria, where it will lie in state for three days.

The public, invited heads of states and international guests will be able to view his body from today till Friday. He will be buried in his home village of Qunu in Eastern Cape province on Sunday Dec. 15th. See more photos after cut...


 

245 comments:

  1. may his gentle soul rest in perect peace

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  2. may his gentle nd peaceful soul rest in peace

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  3. God bless the deceased. Linda I love ur blog u d best #Kunmsykay

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  4. And I had expected to see some ladies mourning n wailing only to see jubilation. Anyways he died old. He was indeed great cos dis funeral rite is just Big. Btw, R I P madiba. 'Sergio Frankie'.

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  5. RIP nelson mandela.thu why r ds people laffing instead of crying..#ntn consine me#

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  6. What a road, what a journey, what an ending... u will surely be missed Madiba.. on the other hand huh, sorry for the bc...Aso Ebi for Madiba's burial is 60K for 6 yards.
    Kindly pay into this account...
    Bank: Wema bank
    Account number : 1361361361
    Account Name: Mandela Oshlan..
    Gbogbo wa la o gbeyin arugbo wa oo...
    Ese pupo.

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  7. Enya...rip mr madiba

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  8. Madiba,, a great man of the 20th centurt

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  9. Grand Funeral... May his soul rest in peace.. *sobz*

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  10. D man go happy go heaven even if em bin no want go

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  11. the great Leader is gone. if only Africa could have such leaders instead of rulers that we have who call themselves leaders.

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  12. He's left a good legacy and lived a good life, deserve more then he got! Sleep well Madiba!

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  13. Rest in Peace The Best African Leader of This Generation

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  14. R.I.P dear Madiba!!!

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  15. May his soul Continue 2 rest in peace

    GREAT MAN.......

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  16. Such a legend, i hope am celebrated when am gone and never hated. If people like ghadafi took the right path. 013758985 gtbank. Amen

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  17. RIP MADIBA we all miss u

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  18. the great Leader is gone. only if Africa could have leaders like him than the Rulers we have who called themselves leaders

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  19. Tgirl Missperfect11 December 2013 at 11:38

    He deserve's d best,R.I.P d great leader.

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  20. Whoa whoa whoa. Em speechless.

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  21. Rest on Madiba.

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  22. See convoy na choi.

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  23. Madiba, may God almighty grant you eternal rest.

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  24. Continue to rest in the Lord Madiba

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  25. Wow,what a man,RIP

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  26. What a beffitting burial for an excellent leader. May His soul rest in peace.

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  27. Wha a Honourable man. RIP Madiba

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  28. OMG Nelson Mandella is a legend.I cnt hlp buh atmire d way d wrld stands stil 4dis man.Slep on Madiba!

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  29. Madiba RIP.....Linda please dat 100k will give my daughter and 1 d best christmas have ever imagine for her...u won't believe wat we go tru to survive...God bless ur kind and generous heart......Mama Ivy

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  30. What a legendary leader,can Africa ever get someone like Nelson Mandela,he is irreplaceabe and unforgettable

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  31. RIP Madiba
    #Timmy#

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  32. Wahoooooo! Amazing!

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  33. RIP NELSON MANDELA! You will always be in our hearts

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  34. FAREWELL MADIBA. WISH YOU CAN RE-INCARNATE IN NIGERIA, IF RE-INCARNATION IS POSSIBLE.

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  35. The great Icon
    from ZICO aka the guy that needs the 100k

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  36. Rest on legend...

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  37. Grand entry..u needed rest...so RIP.

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  38. Adieu, the greatest one to have emerged from Africa.Hope our corrupt leaders are soberly reflecting on their corrupt lives.

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  39. Hauwa Ahmed Bello11 December 2013 at 11:48

    I write this with a heavy heart. Rest in PEACE.

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  40. Exemplary Father.. RIP Mandela

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  41. May his soul RIP.. We will never have another him!!

    @Bobo_Edo

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  42. Aviva tata long live Nelson mandala

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  43. RIP MADIBA.... Can we have someone like Nelson Mandela here in Nigeria? i dont think so...UKIPET

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  44. This is one man dat deserves to be called "A HERO".Leaders all around cn learn a thing or two frm him.May his soul RIP.

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  45. hat a graet man he was...... Even in death. May ur forgiving, peaceful and gentle soul rest in peace MADIBA, the world will miss u forever.

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  46. May his soul rest in perfect peace

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  47. Great Man!. but y woun't d allow d body to rest? than lying in state for 3days. RIP my Hero

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  48. May his lovable soul rest in peace.Amen

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  49. what an icon madiba rest in peace

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  50. what an icon madiba rest in peace

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  51. MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE!!!

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  52. what an hero of peace RIP nelson madela madiba

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  53. He Died An HERO, But For We Remainin, What Really Makes The Great Great?

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  54. RIP Madiba...............we love u
    The man in white looks like a Pregnant woman!!! Lol
    SHACKLES

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  55. I love u Madiba. But God loved u more! U were a great man! Rest in peace and may ur good legacies live after u. Amen

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  56. MADIBA MADIBA MADIBA may ur soul rest in peace Amen nelson mandela Man of d people remember 2 present nigeria people issue of corruption nd many other tins 2 God almighty I promise I'll love u 4Ever with tears in my eyes...

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  57. At least Jonathans name was mentioned bi isah..so unique and more than a head of state burial. RIP tata Madiba. Love SA if not for crime rate..I for relocate asap. Beautiful country.

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  58. RIP Madiba...............we love u
    The man in white looks like a Pregnant woman!!! Lol
    SHACKLES

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  59. Linda...my wish is to see you...#thelma#

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  60. MADIBA MADIBA MADIBA may ur soul rest in peace Amen nelson mandela Man of d people remember 2 present nigeria people issue of corruption nd many other tins 2 God almighty I promise I'll love u 4Ever with tears in my eyes...

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  61. Mandela honoured on earth... Will that happen in heaven?
    Photos: Paul Walker was laughing before his crash

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  62. Which Nigerian icon can pass away and such farewell/homage/respect will be accorded by the Nigerian's as the South African's to Mandela. Hmmmmmm...cant think of any. Our so called "leader's" should do more of making positive impact on the lives of Nigerian's than bagging money. A word is enough 4 d wise.

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  63. The hero of our time

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  64. MADIBA MADIBA MADIBA may ur soul rest in peace Amen nelson mandela Man of d people remember 2 present nigeria people issue of corruption nd many other tins 2 God almighty I promise I'll love u 4Ever with tears in my eyes...

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  65. Rest In Peace pride of Africa and hero of freedom.

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  66. Rip madiba says tbassy via nokia1800

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  67. Rip mandela......mAy your find rest after d day's job! Goodnite..Mandiba
    Vickky

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  68. RIP Madiba,the world especially Africa will miss u+tut he was associated to islam...he shlda bn buried na

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  69. A greatman with a great axe,used a great axe to cut a great tree,and a great tree fell into d great ocean,a great ocean gone for ever but not with his legacies ,oh!what a great lost ?and of d greatest SA comrade d world salute u.Who is like Mandela in Nigerian?I guess...

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  70. Wat a great loss, Africa will miss u forever. Rest on papa

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  71. Rip madiba


    @sambalescoti

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  72. Wat a great loss, Africa will miss u forever. Rest on papa

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  73. this is a man who has fulfilled his dreams.. who is gonna be the next Mandela? me or you? your time starts now..... http://www.omobar.blogspot.com

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  74. MADIBA MADIBA MADIBA A Man of d people remember 2 present nigeria people issue of corruption nd many other tins I write on dis letter 2 God almighty nd our funding fathers I promise I'll love u 4Ever with tears in my eyes....pls wen you get 2 D word beyond, tell Herbert Malculay that the party he founded has been turned to People Destroying Party. Tell Obafemi Awolowo that we now pay school fees without going †Ćø school. Help me and tell Nnamdi Azikiwe that the long wall to democracy he built has fallen, only the cracked fence still stands. Tell Chief Anthony Enaharo that the independent nation he fought for is no more. Tell Alh. Shehu Shagari that boko haram has destroyed his reason fO̶̷̩̥̊͡ŠÆ creating NYSC c̴̩̩̥s no one goes to the north any longer.Tell Alh. Ahmadu Bello that our judicial system now favors only the rich. Also tell Baba Fela that what he was saying wen he was are life is reel dat I miss him nd his afro beat king afro beat G. Tell Muritala Mohammed that we still use kerosene to cook and candles to see. Tell King Jaja of Opobo that we are still slaves in our own country. Tell Prof. Iyayi that Federal Govt paid N200 Billion into ASUU account but we never see alert.

    Pls tell Saro Wiwa that his south south youths are still jobless and cashless, tell Dele Giwa that the Nigerian press has been bought wi†̥ђ money. Tell them that we need a quick reply to this letter becos time is runny out. Says swaggs isimemen. R.I.P MADIBAD.

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  75. Rest in the Lord Nelson Mandela. U will always be remembered by ur excellent leadership.

    ~~Miss P~~

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  76. Nelson Madiba RIP.

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  77. He is indeed a gr8 man,may his humble soul RIP

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  78. Oooh may his soul RIP

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  79. He is dead gone, we that are alive have every opportunity to make it right. Heb 9:27. Austyn.

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  80. RIP Madiba! We who are still alive have alot to learn from his life, so that we will become better people especially our leaders

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  81. And the world stood still for Madiba.

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  82. He should be a saint. Such a hero; RIP.
    ~D great anonymous!

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  83. he died empty, people are not weeping cos it's a celebration of LIFE

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  84. Wow!! A really great legend. It is the Generals themselves that are carrying the coffin. A rare honour..


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  85. Linda, abeg ʱ idi Ƶђ-kĆ Ī³! Madiba the unbeatable icon! RIP sir! *cagey*

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  86. D great hero!!!!!!! RIP baba......

    ~ALATISHE say so~

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  87. Finally there goeth an extremely great man whose good nature sliced through religion,race,sports,politics,showbiz, education etc....sadly the unique standards he set might never be met or attained by our money and power driven world leaders...adieu father,grandfather and greatgrandfather of many nations.

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  88. You'll always be remembered. RIP Madiba!

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  89. Alas! One of the biggest trees in the forest had fallen!

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  90. He sure lived a Fulfilled life

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  91. Death is inevitable.It's a pity it's a debt we all owe.We have to go someday!

    As soon as you die,your identity becomes a "body". People start using phrases like "bring the body","take the body to the grave","lower the body in the grave" etc. People you tried to impress stop calling you by name. Live a life to impress your Creator,not the created.

    Take chances,spend money on things you love,laugh till your stomach hurts,dance even if you are too bad at it,pose stupidly for photos.

    Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is when life dies inside you while alive.


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  92. Deservedly worthy of everything done to give him a befitting burial. Adieu Madiba and like Obama said, it is not likely that there will ever be another Nelson Mandela. He was a success and it is only success that succeeds.

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  93. The world we miss u. RIP... Via 2700

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  94. Great Madiba......may his soul RIP

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  95. R.I.P Mandela!!!!! you legacy lives on!!

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  96. Safe Journey man of the people.

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  97. Kanye says he will be greater than Mandela! The funny thing is when he dies, the only people at his funeral will be his record label reps, the Kardashian will be out shopping!

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  98. RIP MADIBA!!! The father of Africa

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  99. A man indeed! Dear Linda, dis is the voice of a angry fan saying 'post my comment for once!' Just once. Debbie lacasofia

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  100. its amazing how much honor given to an individual.

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  101. What a glorified man.

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  102. Pls not lying in state, Mandela's coffin Arrives @ the Union Buldings in Pretoria

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  103. This is so inspiring. Touching our heart to know that all we do in this world must surely count. Today we are living on the legacy he has laid. Am so proud of him. Even in death, we still see him as a great visionary, a dedicated fighter, a great father and leader to the african nation. May he sleep on in the bossom of the lord. RIP MADIBA NELSON MANDELA. I love u. Africa loves you.

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  104. *wearing my spectacles* third to d last pic, pls were those women crying or laffing? abeg a good samaritan shuld answer me biko

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  105. Rest in Perfect Peace Madiba!!!

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  106. welfare papa africa......ga nke oma.

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  107. Lovely,I love you Mandela!RIP once again.

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  108. Linda pls approve my comment oooo, biko

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  109. Y didn't I hv an opportunity to meet dis man?

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  110. What a lot! May his soul continue to rest in perfect. Amen!

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  111. Linda it was so nice watching this live today I sty 25mins walk from union building that's their own asorock ,I wish our government can learn this simplicity from other country,fact is we don't hv any Madiba in Nigeria this so call policians are just fighting for their pocket,so help me God I will relocate back home when we can produce a Madiba of Nigeria and not mr Jonathan who look more a Zulu man here,mr a reporting from Sa pls ladies stop adding me am married unless una ready to b 2nd wife but am not looking +27760286118.

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  112. He deserve everyfin, RIP Madiba!!!

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  113. Rip madiba, a great man indeed

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  114. See as everything is organized! SA better pass us, no be small !

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  115. This is surely a day to remember, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

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  116. I no dey like to comment but wich kain dress dese pall bearer dem de wear so?You asked me toYou asked me to imclude

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  117. What a wonderful and beautiful way to mourn Madiba,He worth it all.

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  118. What a wonderful and beautiful way to mourn Madiba,He worth it all.

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  119. Where are all the white South africans? Just asking.

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  120. Rest in peace great man..linda pls am still pleadin dat u dnt pass me by. 100k is mine in Jesus name Amen

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  121. rip mandela..now dats a burial

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  122. I c nofin wrong wit dia action. Haters shud go 2 hell..... Lindodo hw far nah... Na dis wikend ooo no 4get me ooo dis my a\c no 0031653850 agabodike chiamaka .r. Diamond bk na d second tym b dis ooo

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  123. Rest in Peace *ThatFunctionGuy*

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  124. May ur soul rest in peace great one.

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  125. RIP tata! Ok *off topic* same ppl who were chanting igbos 2 lyk money here, are they same ppl now begging Linda 4 dey xmas cash. If u re not igbo and u have been directly or indirectly begging Linda, then u re a bastard. Hypocrites!

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  126. No too much paparondo....even the vehicle that convey his body sef, its simple. R.I.P MADIBA

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  127. I wonder what happened the day he was born, indeed You were destined for great things.

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  128. RIP the legend hero. We will forever remember you!

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  129. Rest in peace Mandela

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  130. Linda be Ikeji, u can sensationalize for Africa sha! Wc of the pictures above showed Mandela lying in state nah? I can see what looks like a motorcade, as well as his coffin borne by pallbearers and the coffin being conveyed in an ambulance... Well, seems I dunno what a lying in state photo shd look like anymore *shrugs*
    Oma

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  131. A great man celebrated in a great way.

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  132. Dis is celebrations of life. Lesson for our leaders here in 9ja.

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  133. Wow,what a gud man.He lived his life 4 others,bridging racial divides even in death...Adieu Madiba...*sobbing*

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  134. Rest in peace madiba. Ify

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  135. RIP great Madiba.

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  136. The respect he deserves

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  137. this should be a celebration of life... RIP...

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  138. Chaiiii dead body. If only the dead could talk. In all this let's not forget that all in life is vanity and live a Godly and profitable life...

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  139. Thank God 4 a life well spent!!! May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace (amen)

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  140. Hmmmm wat a great man they won't b another like him

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  141. Thank God 4 a life well spent!!! May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace (amen)

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  142. When u achieve in life and die, people will celebrate u
    RIP Madiba

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  143. RIP ma broda from anoda moda...even if I neva met u..I feel like av known u all my life....CHOI!! see me forming emotional..abeg oh!

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  144. What more respect can be more than dis being buried with d national flag hmm our corrupt executhieves and politrickcians.

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  145. What more respect can be more than dis being buried with d national flag hmm our corrupt executhieves and politrickcians.

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  146. RIP Mandela,bt wait who's dat man on white wif pot belly,his stature is so funny,lloollllzzzzz such a person shuldn't b leading our sweet mandiba,shuld b hefty 6packs guys *runsaway*

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  147. rest in perfect peace mandela,,my heart goes out to you..

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  148. farewell daddy Mandela, we will see on the last day. naijaclickguru

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  149. chukwuocha joshua11 December 2013 at 14:53

    see how passionate south africans are bout this man....just wish we had a big hero like dat in naija

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  150. No doubt that the world is in South Africa at this period.
    latest on airtel browsing

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  151. Y r they now doing bumper-to-bumper in d 6th pix? Hehe

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  152. The hero goes home in Mercedes - Benz Viano

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