English: Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on 13 May 1998 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The recent news of the dead of the dead of Nelson Mandela, and the actor Paul Walker brought a boom in all the platforms, this two examples had shown, how powerful social media is what kind of impact it can bring to the users.
Mandela made a huge impact during life, and his death has people mourning from across the globe. Some reactions from world leaders Tweets:
“Let us pause and give thanks for the fact that Nelson Mandela lived.” —President Obama
“Every time Melinda and I met Nelson Mandela, we left more inspired than ever. His grace and courage changed the world. This is a sad day.” -Bill Gates
“President Mandela’s life is the closest thing we have to proof of God”- Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Ban Ki-moon on #Mandela: I will never forget his selflessness and deep sense of shared purpose”- United Nations
There was also a huge impact on Face book having people from around the globe posting comments, or pictures on their walls. This shows how kick news and information can travel, and it give us proof that how the world is connected now by the power of the internet.
Bibliography
Pinckard, Cliff. Cleveland.com. 6 12 2013. web. 6 12 2013. <http://www.cleveland.com/world/index.ssf/2013/12/nelson_mandela_dies_at_age_95.html>.
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