Celebrity Sightings
Former President, Bill Clinton, hosted a gala dinner for Nelson Mandela that attracted a large celebrity turnout. Guests included Morgan Freeman, Donna Karan, Alfre Woodward, Karolina Krukova, Keisha Whitaker, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshly Ground, Emmanuel Jal, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Angelique Kidjoe, Thandiswa Mazwai, Baaba Mal, Akon, Russell Simmons, Suzanna Owiyo, Gloria Gaynor (of ‘I Will Survive’ fame), and Josh Groban.
Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel, was also in attendance, with his daughter and his grand-daughter. UK’s Prime Minister, Gordon Brown delivered a video address to the gathering, expressing his support for a Mandela Day. » Read more…
‘Mandela Day’ concert in New York rocks the world
Zain Telecommunications once again proudly sponsored the ‘Mandela Day’ to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. The star-studded extravaganza, held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on July 18, attracted a global television audience of over 1 billion.
18 July – International Mandela Day
A mention of his name is like a big wave to the history of the the world, and as his birthday approaches it is already guaranteed that a vast amount of celebrations will take place all accross the world, as this year marks the launch of the “International Mandela Day” which will be held on his birthday, July 18.
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Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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