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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.

Giant wooden head of Nelson Mandela called "Mandela, 2700 pieces of Life's history" by artist Jems Robert Koko Bi from Ivory Coast

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23 February 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Theater play 'Rivonia Trial' with Sello Maake Ka-Ncube playing Mandela

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2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Ka-Ncube won the 'Best Performance Naledi Award 2012 for his portrayal of Mandela

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

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2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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17 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Chicago Jazz Philharmonics put on a production entitled "From Ella to Mandela" at the Auditorium Theatre, Roosevelt University, 'From Ella to Mandela: A Celebration of the African and American Spirit' presents a musical exploration of the contributions of the female vocalists to the jazz genre, and a Nelson Mandela-inspired suite, 'Hope in Action'

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11 March 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Sculpture of Nelson Mandela in the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens by John Francis Gardner

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January 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Morgan Freeman played Mandela for which he received an Oscar

Bust of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in the Glasgow City Chambers to mark the 21st Anniversary of Mandela's visit to Glasgow to accept the Freedom of the City

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14 October 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

World Impact Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his vision and efforts in shaping World's destiny from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

11th South African Charity Golf Day was dedicated in celebration of Mr Mandela's 90th Birthday

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5 September 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Statue of Mandela was unveiled at Groot Drakenstein Correctional Centre (formerly Victor Verster Prison) where Mandela was imprisoned for the last few years before his release

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27 August 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The sculptor is Jean Doyle

Concert at Johannesburg Stadium in honour of Mandela's 90th birthday

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24 August 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Jointly organised by Nelson Mandela Foundation and Department of Arts and Culture

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

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21 July 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

As part of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations, 46664 organised the sixth international 46664 concert to celebrate the 90th birthday of one great man at one amazing concert in Hyde Park, London

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27 June 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Poem entitled "An Extraordinary Encounter" by Marche Arends written in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday

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19 March 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Statue by Iain Walters unveiled on Parliament Square in London

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29 August 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The 2. 7 m sculpture was the idea of Donald Woods and is placed alongside others of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. Mr Mandela was present at the unveiling.

Music recording by Paul Hanmer: Accused No

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1 January 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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Certificate of the Nomination of the film 'Tsotsi' for the Oscar Award presented to Mr Mandela by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Ubuntu Award 2006 from the National Heritage Council of South Africa honouring Mr Mandela for epitomising the values of Ubuntu

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

"Nelson Mandela in Wood" sculpture by Gerrit van Dijk in Boijl in thanks for his inspiration

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17 June 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Statues of Chief Albert Luthuli, Archibishop Tutu, FW De Klerk and Nelson Mandela on Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to honour the South African recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize

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16 December 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The artist is Claudette Schreuders

Bronze buste of Nelson Mandela was unveiled by Tukwini Mandela in the Peace Palace in The Hague

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18 July 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Robben Island a work of art in wood, metal,plastic stone and paint by George Sawchuk

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

ReD-Award 2004

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Six metre high bronze statue of Mandela at Sandton Square in Johannesburg was unveiled by his granddaughter, Ndileka

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31 March 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Sandton Square was renamed Nelson Mandela Square on the same occasion. The statue is sculpted by Kobus Hattingh and Jacob Maponyane

Clay bust (clear glaze) of Nelson Mandela

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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1981 till 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze statue by the South African sculptor Maureen Quin: Nelson Mandela with Freedom Charter and child holding the eternal flame of youth

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2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Theatre Play named 'Mandela Mandela' directed by Sisil Gunasekera depicting his life story and the struggle of South Africans

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August 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela wrote to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Shri Lanka and the director to congratulate them with the play

Award in recognition of "Long Walk to Freedom: as an outstanding book on the Africa’s 100 Best Books of the 20th Century List from the ZIBF Trust and the Ministry of Education of South Africa

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27 July 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Mural by pupils of the Hillcrest and Potternewton Primary Schools

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c 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Replica of the bronze Nelson Mandela statue in the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton

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2001-11-27

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The statue is a replica of Madiba's statue at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. It was presented to Nelson Mandela by Lars-Eric Petersson and is displayed at the Nelson Mandela Foundation's main entrance in Houghton, Johannesburg.

Bust of Mr Mandela at the South African Embassy in Beijing

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April 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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5 February 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Statue given to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his precious time from the Amalgated Beverage Industries

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2000

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

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22 November 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bust of Mandela at the Tatazela High school

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3 November 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The school was opened on 3 November 2000 by Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela Monument in Mvezo, Eastern Cape

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1 February 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The monument forms part of the Nelson Mandela Museum, a development that also comprises the proposed Nelson Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre at Qunu, a few meters from Mandela's home, and a museum in Mthatha that houses gifts and awards.

Bob Marley Award presented by the Caribbean Heritage Association

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Carnival drum group (bantuqueiros) has been named after Nelson Mandela: Batuqueiros do Mandela in the slum of Mandela shanty town

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1990s

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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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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Nelson Mandela Farewell Game was a soccer match between World Stars v South Africa as a tribute to former President Nelson Mandela

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17 August 1999

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The match was organised by the International Football Association FIFA

James Makola created a bronze sculpture representing ‘peace in a troubled province’ to honour President Mandela when he received the Freedom of the Metro

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16 April 1999

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Award of Human Dignity was presented by Jose Sulaiman, President of the World Boxing Council at its 36th annual convention in Midrand, South Africa

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1 October 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

President Mandela laid a foundation stone at the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture at La Tour Koenig in Pointe-aux-Sables

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10 September 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Portrait of himself painted by Yolanda Prinsloo-Phillips, a Washington-based South African studying fine arts in Stellenbosch

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1 September 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

One of the new stone cornices in the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York is being carved for the west wing is an angel with the face of Mandela

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1 September 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

FIFA Order of Merit in recognition of Mr Mandela's efforts to reconcile South Africans

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July 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

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23 July 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Pierre de Coubertin Fair Play Award

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25 June 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

International Freedom Award from National Civil Rights Museum