Nigeria's Role in Anti-Apartheid Movement Before Mandela's Release

The article is part of a six-session series that explores Nigeria's involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle and its ongoing relationship with Southern Africa. It specifically focuses on the period before Nelson Mandela's release from Victor Verster Prison on 11 February 1990, after 27 years of imprisonment.

Mandela, at 71, emerged alongside Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, symbolizing a significant moment in the global fight against apartheid. The narrative emphasizes Nigeria's personal investment in the struggle, particularly through the experiences of Dr. Newton Jibunoh, who served as vice-president of the Free Mandela Movement in London.

The series aims to connect historical events with current realities, examining how past experiences shape Nigeria's relationship with Southern Africa today and what lessons can be learned for the future.