We knew that it was going to happen‚ that she was going to get an honourary doctorate at the University of Johannesburg‚ but when she walked in with her squad and took her place amongst the graduates‚ we were all up in our feels.
Mama Esther Mahlangu’s entourage arrives at the UJ Kingsway auditorium for her Honorary degree graduation ceremony... dressed in Traditional Ndebele Apparel. #EstherMahlangu#sabcnewspic.twitter.com/lRomz01BN9
UJ saluted Mam' Esther with the doctorate and applauded her for making such inroads despite the challenges she has faced.
With this honorary doctorate, we at UJ recognise Mamma Esther Mahlangu's legacy as a cultural entrepreneur who has skillfully negotiatesd local and global worlds and played a major role as an educator. #UJEstherMahlangu@mediauj
Dr Esther Mahlangu you are a visionary individual that has traversed what to others seemed insurmountable in terms of political barriers and we salute you. #UJEstherMahlangu@mediauj
As a traditionalist you have made us proud Dr Mamma Esther, by allowing the world to witness Ndebele cultural expression and ensuring the survival of Ndebele arts you continue teaching many youngsters. Congratulations on your Honorary Doctorate! #UJEstherMahlangu@mediauj
World-renowned Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu is to be awarded with an honourary doctoral degree from the University of Johannesburg this evening. She is seated on stage, looking all sorts of beautiful ❤️ In a short while, she will be known as Dr. Mahlangu! #EstherMahlangupic.twitter.com/iuTNVuLXGh
Mam' Esther becomes Dr. Mahlangu
We knew that it was going to happen‚ that she was going to get an honourary doctorate at the University of Johannesburg‚ but when she walked in with her squad and took her place amongst the graduates‚ we were all up in our feels.
UJ saluted Mam' Esther with the doctorate and applauded her for making such inroads despite the challenges she has faced.
With such a victory‚ Mzansi‚ like us‚ was up in the feels and everyone has come together to pay tribute to Mam' Esther.
Source: TMG Digital.