SOUTH AFRICA- The memorial ceremony for Nelson Mandela witnessed people from every part of the world who gathered from many countries to celebrate him.

Thousands of people are at the 95-000 capacity FNB Stadium in while notable dignitaries which include U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Cuban President Raul Castro, Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, are already at the programme.

Also, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Nigeria and former President Olusegun Obasanjo joined other world leaders to celebrate the true African hero and legend.

The former South African president died aged 95 last Thursday.

The memorial service is one of the biggest gatherings of international dignitaries in recent years.

The crowds are in high spirits – singing and dancing, stomping their feet – and the stadium is beginning to have the feel of a political rally.