Issued by the Union of Comoros in 2008, this 125 Franc stamp honors two iconic figures of South African history: Miriam Makeba and Nelson Mandela. Makeba, often called “Mama Africa,” was a legendary singer and activist who used her music to fight apartheid, while Mandela became the global symbol of freedom and reconciliation. The stamp features Makeba performing, Mandela smiling in portrait form, and a white dove representing peace and liberation. Collectors appreciate this issue for its powerful political and cultural symbolism connecting music, activism, and the struggle against apartheid.