Beyoncé paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela in a heartwarming letter ahead of her Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 this Sunday. In her letter published on her website, the superstar shared the important lessons she learned from Mandela saying in part, “your kindness and gratitude for every experience, and your ability to forgive are lessons I have learned and will pass on to my three children. My entire family holds you in high regard.”
She also expressed her excitement at celebrating his centenary at the festival.
Here’s a look at the full letter.