The beloved statesman and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who is often referred to as Madiba, spent 27 years in prison for his political activities during the country's white minority rule before becoming president. 
Mtu huyo anayependwa sana, na Mshindi wa Tuzo ya Amani ya Nobel, anayejulikana pia kama Madiba, alitumikia kifungo cha miaka 27 jela alikokuwa amefungwa kwa sababu ya harakati zake za kisiasa wakati wa utawala wa makaburi nchini humo kabla ya yeye kuwa Rais.