Famous Artists and Painting

President of South Africa (May 10, 1994 to June 14, 1999)

Look into the life of Nelson Mandela would tell us his stature as not only the first black President of South Africa who won the election in such a newly democratic society, but also an extraordinary survivor who had served 27 years in prison and still emerged as one of the most charismatic leaders who fought for peace and equality Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918. Early in his youth Nelson Mandela joined The African National Congress (ANC) as an activist. He then led the congress to adopt several campaigns for anti-apartheid cause. At that time in the late 1940s, the President of South Africa is that time heavily supported the apartheid policy of racial segregation, dictating black as inferior to the white people.. As a motion of resistance Mandela who was already the vice president of ANC, launched sabotage campaigns against the country’s economy and military. After years and years of increasing injustice, violence and repression from the government he realized that non-violent protests against Apartheid were not making any results. But because of it he was then charged with undermining allegation and was sentenced to jail by the government. Even after spending 27 grueling years in prison Nelson Mandela walked out still, still feeling as determined and committed as ever to bringing peace to the world. In the early 90s he led ANC and made possible the country’s first multi-racial elections. The impact was huge: the black majority now has the right to vote and I was thinking how great he would have look if he were to wear one of those glasses frames eye glasses when he was elected as the first black President of the nation. His amazing life story along with his charisma and perseverance after such harsh treatment would continue to move and inspire the world. Now he is the South Africa’s highest ambassador, a promoter of peace across the world, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and overall a remarkable leader.

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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Being the president of the largest Muslim country in the world is no easy task, but for the second time, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has lived up to the challenge. He gained majority of the votes in the last general election, proving that he is still well-respected and loved amongst Indonesians. He is a man full of charisma, in fact he is so charismatic that even when only wearing  T shirts he still has the reassuring calmness and charm of a leader figure said most people.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, born in September 9. 1949 came from a lower-middle class family in a village in East Java. In 1970 he joined the Army and came out to be the best graduate of the year. He spent the next decades furthering his military education and working across the world to assist various military missions.

Being someone from a military background, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is known as a man full of integrity and someone who is tough enough to make difficult decisions in times of crisis.

Indonesia’s economy has since grown significantly under his watch, and the political environment in the country which has seen many ups and downs is now relatively stable. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slowly but surely giving Indonesians a lot to be optimistic about. He has been most successful in disentangling the country from many threats such as terrorism, corruption and nepotism.

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