Some say it could have a positive impact on society. Good morning to you. Welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im thomas drayton. The final farewell. Saying goodbye to the antiapartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Members of the National African congress pay their final respects in a moving tribute, celebrating the life of a man that transformed the face of politics in south africa. The Memorial Service included prayers, speeches. Many spoke, and one of them South African president jacob zuma. Madeba had something powerful. He had the capacity to persuade. He could persuade people to a e at his ancestral home in qunu. For more of the celebration, we are joined by Allen Schauffler in qunu, south africa. Tell us about the build up to Nelson Mandelas funeral, from where you are. Tremendous energy. The next big event will be the procession from the airport, 22 miles to the south, to qunu, Nelson Mandelas ancestral homeland. Well walk here and show you the scene at the roadblock above qunu. By my count
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