FIFA, Nobel Prize, Theresa May, others celebrate Mandela’s 100th posthumous birthday

FIFA, Nobel Prize, British Prime Minister, Theresa May, and others on Wednesday joined the world to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 100th posthumous birthday.

Taking to Twitter, lovers of the apartheid activist have been sharing photos, quotes and wishes for the legendary statement, thereby making him a top trend on Twitter.

May was not left out, as she captioned a photo of the late Mandela thus, “On what would have been his 100th birthday, we remember the incredible legacy of Nelson Mandela, who fought for an end to apartheid and for social justice in South Africa. #Mandela100 #MandelaDay ”

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See some of the tweets below:

Remembering a great man who helped bring the #WorldCup to Africa

Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 today #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/Sl0PiIuXDx

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 18, 2018

Today marks the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, a man who believed in human rights for all.

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was South Africa’s first black president. ‘Madiba’, as he was affectionately known, is among the great heroes of history.#Mandela100 #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/Mwh5Qk9M3p

— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) July 18, 2018

“I believe in Nelson Mandela’s vision. I believe in a vision shared by Gandhi and King and Abraham Lincoln. I believe in a vision of equality, justice, freedom and multi-racial democracy, built on the premise that all people are created equal.” #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/5UxgXykXP5

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 18, 2018

Always believe in equality
Always believe in justice
Always believe in freedom
Always believe in peace

On the 100th anniversary of his birthday, be inspired by Nelson Mandela to build a better world for all ✊✊✊https://t.co/k5kANKiLyz #Mandela100 #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/J1PyZreJgL

— UNESCO (@UNESCO) July 18, 2018

Corbyn was doing this while Thatcher was calling Mandela a terrorist #MandelaDay #Mandela100 pic.twitter.com/cjb4xLjE9d

— Marcus Chown (@marcuschown) July 18, 2018

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” What an inspiration he was and is still to everybody. Remember to be happy and to share your love with others. #MandelaDay #Ilovethisgame pic.twitter.com/bLHsP2PyYd

— Patrice Evra (@Evra) July 18, 2018

Each year our Ambassador of Conscience award celebrates those with the courage to fight against injustice. In 2006, we were honored to award it to Nelson Mandela, paying tribute to his life & work in the cause of freedom & justice in South Africa & around #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/c5JNoX55CU

— AmnestyInternational (@amnesty) July 18, 2018

Your s grew weary from the quarry,
But still saw the humanity🤝 in all.

Your lungs weakened,
But weyour message of unity,
From behind a cell wall.

Your boxer🥊body grew tired,
But you never gave up the fight

For freedom & equality,
For human rights.#MandelaDay

— Leila Mountford (@leilamountford) July 18, 2018

Happy centenary to a man who spent his life fighting for equality, for freedom and for universal human rights. #Mandela100 #MandelaDay

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) July 18, 2018

On what would have been his 100th birthday, we remember the incredible legacy of Nelson Mandela, who fought for an end to apartheid and for social justice in South Africa. #Mandela100 #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/M2LKxIa4PZ

— Theresa May (@theresa_may) July 18, 2018

The guy that stays here, did this for Mandela Day living in extreme poverty while waiting for a ANC government who doesn’t care about him. His a artist that does art jobs in rural Fort Beaufort. How Beautiful is this #MandelaDay #Mandela100 pic.twitter.com/OvhCR6bY0A

— Themba Rumbu (@ThembaRumbu) July 18, 2018