He is known as Madiba by the people of his nation.
For many years, South Africans referred to Nelson Mandela as "Madiba," his traditional Xhosa tribal name. It's a term of fondness, respect, and recognition. Naturally, following Mandela's death on Thursday, people all around the world have been using the term "Madiba."
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid campaigner who became the country's first president from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black president and the first elected in a completely democratic election.
Madiba is his clan name, indicating that he belonged to the Madiba clan (named after an eighteenth century Thembu tribe chief). Nelson Mandela notes in his book, "I am commonly addressed as Madiba, my tribal name, as a token of respect."
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