Zinzi Mandela
Zinzi Mandela is the daughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his second wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Named after her father's oldest daughter, Zinzi has become a prominent advocate for social justice and the legacy of her family's fight against apartheid. Recently, she was in the news for her strong stance against the imposition of 'Christian' names on official forms, exemplifying her pride in her African identity and heritage. Her actions highlight the broader conversation about cultural identity and the significance of names within the African community.
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Jamaica:
My daughter, Zinzi, named after Mandela’s oldest daughter, took offence to being asked to place her ‘Christian’ name on a medical form.
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