Mandela joins stars at London gig
Nelson Mandela joined music stars on stage at a concert in London's Hyde Park on June 27 to celebrate his 90th birthday.
As well as marking the former South African president's personal milestone, the concert raised funds for Mandela's HIV/Aids charity 46664.
Mandela told the crowd: "Even as we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete - our work is for freedom for all."
Up to 50,000 people watched stars including Amy Winehouse and Queen.
Mandela arrived on stage flanked by stars of the show, including Geri Halliwell and Leona Lewis.
The 46664 charity was named after the prison number which Mandela was given during the 27 years he spent behind bars for his stand against South African apartheid.
Referring to the Free Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley 20 years ago, he said: "Many years ago there was a historic concert which called for our freedom. Your voices carried across the water and inspired us in our prison cells far away.
"Tonight we can stand before you, free."
He added: "But even as we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete.
"Where there is poverty and sickness including Aids, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done. Our work is for freedom for all."
He added to applause: "Friends and those watching all around the world, please continue supporting our 46664 campaign.
"We say tonight after nearly 90 years of life, it's time for new hands to lift the burdens. It's in your hands now, I thank you."
Earlier, actor Will Smith kicked off the concert with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, announcing: "The party begins now."
He quoted singer Peter Gabriel as once saying: "If the world could only have one father, the man that we would choose to be our father would be Nelson Mandela."
Source: BBC
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