Nelson Mandela Foundation

Photo gallery: Jonas Gwangwa

6 December 2011
Image Gallery
Jonas Gwangwa
(Image: Nelson Mandela Foundation)
Jonas Gwangwa 1
A floor to ceiling mural of Jonas Gwangwa covers the massive bay windows at Gauteng's Market Theatre. (Image: Nelson Mandela Foundation)
Jonas Gwangwa panel
Titled 'fight or perish' this display highlights the start of Jonas Gwangwa's political career, when in 1977 he joined the African National Congress. (Image: Nelson Mandela Foundation)
Jonas Gwangwa panel 2
Titled 'fight for perish' this display highlights Jonas Gwangwa's 'Amandla' years. (Image: Nelson Mandela Foundation)
Jonas Gwangwa panel 3
This panel tells the story of Jonas Gwangwa's birth in Orlando, Soweto and his early school days in the famous township. (Image: Nelson Mandela Foundation)
King Kong poster
Jonas Gwangwa was an integral part of many productions, including King Kong, the first all-African jazz opera, which became very popular when it was released in 1956. (Image: Nelson Mandela Foundation)