Nigeria, April 28 -- 27 April in South Africa, reminds us of the immeasurable sacrifices made by individuals and nations to break them away from the chains of unjust segregation by a selected few. It reminds Africans of the efforts of their national heroes, particularly Nelson Mandela. He is regarded as a champion of freedom, not only in South Africa but the entire world. It is a day that not only marks the emancipation of South Africans from apartheid but also returned their essential human rights in 1994.

The celebration is a reminder of the unity and diversity for all that was established on this day in 1994. Many families might have a special meal or a barbecue to commemorate the day. There might also be local parades and street part...