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WATCH: Celebs honour Nelson Mandela centenary

8y By Kwanele Mathebula

Local celebs took time out to chat to Google Africa in honour of the Nelson Mandela Centenary 2018 #BeTheLegacy campaign to share what their legacies will be. Celebs such as such as Azania, Claire Mawisa, Basetsana Khumalo, Refilwe Modiselle, Kwesta and Maps Maponyane among others took part in the initiative.

Image: Azania IG

Here’s a look at what they had to say.

SEE ALSO: 5 Powerful quotes from Barack Obama during Annual Mandela Lecture

Claire also took to social media to share what Mandela’s legacy meant to her.

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