North Carolina Group Phive Releases Song for Mandela Day

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Greensboro-based hip-hop group Phive paid tribute to Nelson Mandela’s birthday Thursday by releasing a special song.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with singer and songwriter Afika Nxumalo about his connection to South Africa and the song he penned called “Madiba.”

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