Singer Joshua Elba releases his first single , ` ` Mi Mandela '' next week . It captures the sensation of playing Nelson , in film ` Though the actor is British , and physically bears little resemblance to the late South African leader , Elba recalls the unexpectedly warm reception he received , particularly from extras on set -- many of whom were locals who lived through the apartheid era . ` Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom '' and plans to release other ` ` character albums '' for Luther and Stringer , in the future .
Singer Joshua Elba releases his first single , ` ` Mi Mandela '' next week . It captures the sensation of playing Nelson , in film ` ` Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom '' and plans to release other ` ` character albums '' for Luther and Stringer , in the future .