Nelson Mandela Celebrates His 90th Birthday

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Twenty years ago, 250,000 people gathered in Hyde Park, London to celebrate the jailed Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday and demand his release. This year, many returned, joining others not yet born in 1988, to join Mandela himself in celebrating his 90th birthday. (Photo essay offered with permission of the Nelson Mandela Foundation)
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South Africas Loyiso and Jamelia perform a duet at the 46664 concert. 46664 - named for Mandela's prison number - is his global HIV/Aids awareness and prevention campaign.
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Sudanese rapper Emmanuel Jal rocks the crowd.
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Annie Lennox and Will Smith share a joke on stage.
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Annie Lennox performs with South Africas Children of Agape Choir.
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Amy Winehouse also performed.
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Artists come together for a rousing finale at the concert. (Photo essay offered with permission of the Nelson Mandela Foundation)