THE ORIGINS
The #IAMWINNIEMANDELA
movement originated from a speech delivered by her niece at Makere University during Winnie Mandela's honorary doctorate ceremony in Kampala, Uganda, in Junuary 2018.The speech highlighted her contributions to the fight against apartheid and encouraged youth to continue the struggle for freedom.Following Winnie Mandela's death in April 2018, a series of musical mourning concerts emerged, held at constitutional Hill's without fees, creating an organic movement symbolized by the #IAMWINNIEMANDELA, fostering remembrance and unity and a commitment to continue to stand for what is right.