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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 4 MIN

The African Leader Who Chose Forgiveness Over Revenge

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

Nelson Mandela’s Release & the Rebuilding of South Africa (1990s)Mandela taught Africa one of the hardest truths: forgiveness is a strategy. But only when paired with justice.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

Nelson Mandela’s Release & the Rebuilding of South Africa (1990s)Mandela taught Africa one of the hardest truths: forgiveness is a strategy. But only when paired with justice.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

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