Nelson Mandela and John Kani

© Dr Peter Magubane
Nelson Mandela and John Kani on Mandela’s 72nd birthday at Kippies in Johannesburg.

John Kani born Bonisile John Kani is a South African actor. He has starred in films, television and plays such as Sarafina!, Nothing but the Truth, The Lion King, Black Panther and Captain America: Civil War.

He is an internationally renowned actor and remains an iconic South African playwright and director. It was on Nelson Mandela’s 72nd birthday at Kippies in Johannesburg where John Kani had the pleasure of meeting Madiba.

As seen in this image they share a welcoming smile and firm handshake.

"Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace." ~ Nelson Mandela

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