A group that had planned a flash mob for December 7th 2013 in a South African city, made a last-minute change in their program following news of Nelson Mandela's passing. The Soweto Gospel Choir swapped the song they'd intended to sing, for Johnny Clegg's "Asimbonanga" -- an achingly beautiful tribute to the man known to his beloved people as Tata Madiba. This video captures the beauty of what transpired in a time of loss.

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  • musa Ndlovu

    The way it was planned, unexpectedly sung in the store full of customers which drew attention and demonstrated a sense of mutual tribute paid to the great stateman. It is a true marvel

  • mpumulo massa

    the song is so touching and the atmosphere is so touching. well organised, its a classic tune no one can afford to miss,its a master piece of its kind.

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  • Read the lyrics of Asimbonanga (which translates to "We Have Not Seen Him") and their meaning here.
  • Watch this video of Maya Angelou reading a prose-poem as a tribute to Madiba.
  • Take time to reflect on what it means to live a life that is truly aligned with your highest values. What is one thing you can do to more deeply embody those values in your own life?

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