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Madiba, 91
Jul. 19th, 2009 11:21 pmStars mark Mandela's birthday
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Celebrations have taken place in South Africa and the United States to mark the 91st birthday of former South African president Nelson Mandela.
In New York, a star-studded concert featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and Carla Bruni, as well as a birthday tribute from President Obama.
But in a message played at the event, Mr Mandela explained that the first annual "Mandela Day" was not a holiday, but "a day devoted to service".
SEE MORE: In pictures: Mandela turns 91
Nelson Mandela Square in Jo'burg
(vid attached)
Celebrations have taken place in South Africa and the United States to mark the 91st birthday of former South African president Nelson Mandela.
In New York, a star-studded concert featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and Carla Bruni, as well as a birthday tribute from President Obama.
But in a message played at the event, Mr Mandela explained that the first annual "Mandela Day" was not a holiday, but "a day devoted to service".
SEE MORE: In pictures: Mandela turns 91
Nelson Mandela Square in Jo'burg
