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Hugh Masekela composed the song "Bring him back home (Nelson Mandela)" whilst in exile

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1987

Song 'Asimbonanga' (We have not seen him) by Johnny Clegg refers to Nelson Mandela

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1987

The song was first released on the album "Third World Child "

Song 'Nelson born in the land of Sun' - a tribute to Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday was recorded at the May Day Rally at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town

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1 May 1986

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Youssou N'Dour released an album with the song "Nelson Mandela"

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1985

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Music recording ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ by the British group The Special AKA

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15 March 1984

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Calendar notes: Madiba records sell well. Record calling for the release of Nelson Mandela has made a big impression on pop charts after only one week "Free Nelson Mandela" by the Special AKA - a multi-racial group - is No 4 on Capitol Radio charts & no 68 on the national charts

CD named "A Tribute to Nelson Mandela" by Melbra Rai

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Special Award for his contribution to the development of Kwaito Music in South Africa

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Brenda Fassie's song "Black President" was a tribute to Mandela and was banned in South Africa

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1989

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Song "Mandela Madiba" dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Phil Morrison

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2019-07-18

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A tribute song for Mandela by Phil Morrison

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Sculptures

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Sculptures dedicated to Mandela

6 meter bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in Ramallah, donated by the city of Johannesburg to the city

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26 April 2016

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Nelson Mandela statue on the Place du XXe siecle (20th Century Square) in the city of Montpellier, France

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24 July 2012

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Nelson Mandela Statue by Humberto Hoyos Guevara at the Plaza Andres Avelino Caceres in Lima

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2010

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Bronze bust of Nelson Mandela, etched into one side: S Doubtfire ’94

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1994

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City Council of Dublin unveiled a sculpture in a city park by Elisabeth Frink dedicated to Nelson Mandela

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26 June 1983

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Ceramic scultpture depicting, amongst others Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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Bronze statue "Madiba Magic" of Mandela dancing, signed by Des Khoury

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Statuette of Mandela in Springbok jersey, presented by the management and staff of the Park Thistle Hotel during a visit to Cardiff, Wales

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Wooden Statue of Mr Mandela by Z Memani Vukuhambe

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Four metre tall statue in the middle of the Petit-Perou roundabout was unveiled by the deputy mayor of Les Abymes, Eric Jalton

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10 march 2014

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Poem 'The Invincible Mandela' is dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Yilma Adebe

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July 2018

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Poem honouring Mandela has been written by Jerry Kole

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2017

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Poem dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Sueda Rumana Mehdi in the children's newspaper 'Peace Gong'

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18 July 2014

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Poetry collection "Tata Enkosi for opening the doors to Freedom and Democracy" by Nandi Jola took place in London to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

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31 October 2014

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Framed poem "Nelson Mandela Free at Last" by Kenneth Carter

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23 July 1997

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Nelson Mandela, a poem presented by the Western Cape Civil Servants of the Department of Labour

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Framed poem entitled "Nelson Mandela" by Ramendra Sahil

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Poem "A hero from the Southern Land" by Aisha Kingu

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A poem named "A hero from the Southern Land" dedicated to his highness Nelson Mandela by Aisha Kingu.

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Poem titled "Hang in there" dedicated to Mandela by Bongani Zulu

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2021-02-10

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Poem titled "Hang in there" dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Bongani Zulu.

Zulu, Bongani

Poem dedicated to Mandela by Bongani Zulu titled "Thinking in The Dark Years"

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2021-04-05

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A poem dedicated to Nelson Mandela by Bongani Zulu titled "Thinking in The Dark Years".

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Article titled "Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi" written by M Ahmad

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2021-07-18

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An article titled "Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi" written by M Ahmad as a tribute to Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.

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Film

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Films dedicated to Mandela

Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF)

Music for Mandela, A legacy with a backbeat: a film production exploring the role of music in Mr Mandela's life and produced by Gold Star Productions

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2013

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Won the 2013 Audience Choice Award of the Amnesty International Film Festival

Movie 'Invictus' based on John Carlin's book 'Playing the Enemy, Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation about the events in South Africa before and during the 1995 Rugby World, Directed by Clint Eastwood

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3 December 2009

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Morgan Freeman played Mandela for which he received an Oscar

Science fiction television series 'Star Trek' shows a photograph of Nelson Mandela briefly in the episode 'Storm Front, Part II' and Star Trek novel 'Enterprise: The First Adventure' features 'Mandela City'

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15 October 2004

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Movie 'Mandela and De Klerk', directed by Joseph Sargent and with Sidney Poitier and Michael Cane

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16 February 1997

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The movie focusses on the final years of Mandela's imprisonment and his negotiations with the government

German TV docu-drama named Der Rivonia Prozess in which Simon Sabela played Mandela

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1996

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Flat in the British television sticom "Only Fools and Horses" was called Nelson Mandela House

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1981 till 2003

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The characters Del Boy and family live in a flat called Nelson Mandela House. This popular British television sitcom was broadcasted by the BBC between 1981 - 1991 with sporadic specials until 2003

Nelson Mandela Walk, Ryerson University

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2015-10-15

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Nelson Mandela Walk dedicated on campus, recognising the special relationship Ryerson has with the late freedom fighter.

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Alma Prize which honours international personalities from the Real Madrid Foundation

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2012

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Framed Argentian national football shirt signed and inscribed by Diego Maradonna: To Mr Mandela, with deep love and admiration

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January 2010

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Given when he visited South Africa prior to the FIFA World Cup

Nelson Mandela Challenge was established as an annual Golf Classic tournament by Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada) for fundraising purposes

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2003

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Life's Warrior Award to President Nelson Mandela in recognition of his lifelong efforts championing the causes of others, from the Holyfield Foundation

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7 July 1997

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Silver plaque presented on the occasion of a friendly match between South Africa and Brazil by the President of the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF)

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24 April 1996

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Rugby ball signed by South African Rugby Team The Spjngboks after their victory in the Rugby World Cup in 1995

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June 1995

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Shield presented by the Lords and Commons Cricket Club Group

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1995

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Queen's Baton Relay from Queen Elizabeth II to symbolise the return of South Africa into the Commonwealth of Nations and in particular the country’s participation in the Commonwealth Games in Canada after absence of 36 years

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20 June 1994

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The Relay is similar to the Olympic Torch and holds a secret message from Queen Elizabeth II and serves as a unifying symbol to the people of the Commonwealth

Cricket bat autographed by the Indian National Cricket Team during their tour in South Africa

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27 October 1992

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Gold medal from the South American Football Association (CONMEBOL)

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Arts and Culture

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Rendition of President Nelson Mandela by Patrice Binaisa

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2016

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2000 International Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, USA

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22 November 2000

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Plague in honor of Nelson Mandela, Torch Bearer of Freedom from the Indian Documentary Producers' Associaton (IDPA)

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2 March 1990

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People’s Gallery in London named one of their rooms the 'Nelson Mandela Room'

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December 1983

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Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture (NMCAC) in Port Louis

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Mural with a portrait of Nelson Mandela and 2 lines from the poem "Invictus": I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul

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October 2016

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In front of the Enrico Mattei Institute

Portrait of Mr Mandela in ballpoint by Rabah Redha Hidra

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2015

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Portrait of Nelson Mandela was created by artist Phil Akashi on a wall in Shanghai, China

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December 2013

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Portrait of Mr Mandela by Jan Beekman, a Flemish artist was gifted to the United Nations by the Belgium Mission

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22 September 2009

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Drawing of Mr Mandela by Nilde

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1996

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Painting of Nelson Mandela, oil on goatskin by Lemma Guya

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1996

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Portrait of Mr. Mandela, pencil on paper, by David Price.

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1995

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Mandela, pencil on paper, by David Price

Fire in the Savanna oil painting with portraits of Mr Mandela

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1990

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Painting of Nelson Mandela by/from Chris Gololo

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20 June 1990

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Portrait of Mr Mandela, an homage of an Indian Artist

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1990

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Long live president Mandela wooden carved wording

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Brass portraits of Mr Mandela and Winnie Mandela

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Drawing of President Nelson Mandela

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Matt poster of a young Nelson Mandela in black and white with the quote from Fidel Castro

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Written across ANC colours of gold, green and black: "Condemn meIt does not matter History will absolve me" 31/100 and artist’s signature written in pencil

Oil painting of Mr Mandela wearing a robe with the South African flag, shaped with the crowd cheering, the Union Buildings in the background and the peace dove flying

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Pencil drawing of Mandela by Stanley M Kagika

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Pencil portrait of Mr. Mandela standing next to a bell with inscription about liberty by Johan van Niekerk.

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Mandela standing next to a bell with inscription about liberty by Johan van Niekerk

Portrait of Nelson Mandela, the great freedom fighter of South Africa

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Wall hanging carpet with Mandela's portrait

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Nelson Mandela mural unveiled in Montreal

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A mural commemorating Nelson Mandela's visit to Montreal 30 years ago was unveiled in the city's Sud-Ouest borough. It was painted at the Union United Church on Delisle street one of the oldest Black congregations in Canada and the place where Mandela spoke on this trip to the city in 1990.

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Song 'Madibaland' decicated to Nelson Mandela by Ampie du Preez

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November 2014

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King Charles composed the song 'Lov Madiba' featuring vocalist Katie Melua and Shingai Shonowai

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26 June 2013

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The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

Happy Birthday Tata Madiba: a special birthday song was broadcast on all Primedia radio stations countrywide and close to 12 million school children participated

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18 July 2011

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Mandela Triology: a production from Michael Williams with 3 different composers; the Cape Town Opera's Voice of the Nation Ensemble, several dance companies and the KZN Philharmonic opened in Durban in July 2011 at the start of a national and international tour

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30 July 2011

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The Mandela Triology is a new version of an original opera developend and devised by Cape Town Opera for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Mandela Suite' is composed by the Irish musician John Hughes

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28 March 2011

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It included full orchestra and choir whilst the lyrics are written in the 11 official languages of South Africa. The words of Mr Mandela's short speech of 2001 to musicians have been used in the lyrics.

Tribute Concerts to Nelson Mandela: The inaugural Tribute concert was held in Cape Town in June and the second concert was held in Johannesburg on 31 July

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June and July 2011

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African Songbook: A musical Tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela

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17 June 2010

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Performed by Cape Town Opera in association with Artscape and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra

Hope in Action concert by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in celebration of Nelson Mandela's birthday

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21 July 2008

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Song 'Mandela' by Gail Thompson and the Jazz Arica All Nations Big Band

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5 February 2001

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Ronnie's songs for the Famous and Audio Cst

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30 March 1993

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Song Nelson Mandela by Ronnie Hughes

Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute Concert, Wembley Stadium, London

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11 June 1988

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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on the 11th of June 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London, and broadcast to over 60 countries and an audience of 600 million.

Tracy Chapman recorded the song "Freedom Now", released on her album Crossroads, dedicated to Mandela at the 1988 70th Birthday Concert in London

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1988

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Whitney Houston performed at the 1988 70th Birthday Concert in London and dedicated the gospel song "He I Believe" to Nelson Mandela

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1988

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To honour Nelson Mandela, the International T20 Double Header featuring the South African Women's Cricket Team and the South African Men's Cricket Team played against their Indian counterparts as part of the Mandela 100 celebrations

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18 February 2018

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And a celebration of 20 years of diplomatic relations between India and South Africa, coinciding with the 125 anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi when he was thrown off a train at Pietermaritzburg Railway station after he refused to move from a whites'only compartment

American professional baseball team 'The Yankees' unveiled a plaque honouring Nelson Mandela at the Yankee Stadium's Memorial Park

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16 April 2014

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FIFPro Football for Peace Award from the Africa Division of FIFPro, an organisation for professional football player, in recognition of Mr Mandela's contributions towards non-racialism

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2009

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Jesse Owens Globaly Award which honours individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution of enduring quality to society from a background of sports from the International Amateur Athletics Association

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21 September 1999

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Pierre de Coubertin Fair Play Award

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25 June 1997

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The award is named after the founder of the modern Olympic movement. It was conferred by the International Olympic Committee Member Louis Guirandou N'diaye, who was also acting president of the International Commiittee for Fair Play

Silver plaque commemorating South Africa's hosting of the African Cup of Nations presented by the African Football Confederation (CAF)