In accordance with Xhosa tradition, this lineage officially makes him a part of the Mandela family, with Nelson Mandela regarded as his great-grandfather.
He was raised in Mvezo, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, under the care of his uncle, Nkosi Mandla Mandela . Fast Facts about Mayibuye Mandela
While specific names of his biological parents are often kept out of the public spotlight, his heritage is defined by traditional Xhosa customs:
