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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.

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

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Nelson Mandela unveils a commemorative plaque at the place of his arrest in Howick

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12 December 1996

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A sculpture, created by Marco Cianfanelli replaces it to mark the 50th anniversary of Mandela's capture in 1962

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

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The artist is Claudette Schreuders

Clay bust (clear glaze) of Nelson Mandela

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2003

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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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Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in Washington on 21 September 2013

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21 September 2013

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A nine foot statue by Cape Town sculptor Jean Doyled. The statue is a copy of the one that stands outside the Drakenstein Correctionsl Facility - formerly Victor Verster Prison.

Eight metre statue on Naval Hill in Bloemfontein

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2012

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

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January 2010

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

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17 June 2006

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Bust of Mr Mandela was unveiled in Cape Town City Hall by Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille

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27 April 2015

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Five-meter tall steel sculpture of Mandela on Gerald Sekoto Street in Newtown, Johannesburg

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25 May 2013

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; the Shadow Boxer, by South African artist Marco Cianfanelli. Chancellor House, the former site of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo’s law firm, is in the background.The sculpture portrays Nelson Mandela as a young amateur boxer, and is based on a famous picture by photographer Bob Gosani. The Shadow Boxer was commissioned by the Johannesburg Development Agency in partnership with the City of Jobannesburg.

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

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The sculptor is Jean Doyle

Statue by Iain Walters unveiled on Parliament Square in London

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29 August 2007

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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.

President Jacob Zuma unveiled the Mandela Statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa

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16 December 2013

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The 9 meter bronze is by South African artists Andre Prinsloo and Ruhan Janse van Vuuren

Nelson Mandela statue by artist Lorna Reade, unveiled on Mandela Day, on Church Square in the Town of Worcester

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18 July 2012

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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

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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

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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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Sculpture by Pikita Ntuli 'Madiba - A provocation to reconciliation' has been unveiled in Johannesburg

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11 July 2018

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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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Santana recorded the instrumental "Mandela", released on his album "Freedom" for the 70th birthday concert in London

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1987

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Song 'Die Struggle' by South African Rock/Punk band The Genuines was dedicated to Nelson Mandela

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1986

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It was recorded in the studio of Shifty Records

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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'Mandela Speaking' for Baritone Solo and Mixed Chorus (SATB) with Orchestra or Piano, first performed in London

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1985

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Music composed by Alan Bush

Dr P Peters sings in praise of President Mandela

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Happy Birthday Madiba video by X-Attitude

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Song 'Welele Mandela' (attention Mandela) by the Cultural Ensemble of the African National Congress, recorded on their album 'Amandla' in 1980

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1980

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CD 'The Long Walk is Over' , written by Don Clarke & Kalla Bremer and performed by Don Clarke, Calvin Sthembiso & the Guns & Moses Choir

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Don Clarke and Kalla Bremer won the Grand Prize of the 'Great American Song Contest' for the lyrics

Nelson Mandela - From Tears and Triumphs - the musical

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A musical stage producation by the Mad Family

Stevie Wonder dedicated his 1985 award for the song "I Just Called to Say I love You" to Mandela resulting in his music being banned by the SABC

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1985

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He also sang 'Happy Birtday' for Mandela during the 1988 Birthday Concert in Wembley Stadium

Song 'Rolihlahla' by Mayibuye, the Cultural Unit of the African National Congress of South Africa, recorded on their album 'Spear of the Nation' in 1978

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1978

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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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Song called 'Nelson Mandela (Will never give up)' by Koko Ateba

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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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Simple Minds recorded Song "Mandela Day", released on their album "Street Fighting Years" and written for their series of concerts throughout the US and Europe in 1988

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1988

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Song 'Nelson Mandela, Sus Dos Amores' by the Cuban artist Pablo Milanes, appears on his album Prosposiciones

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1988

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Audio cassette "Azania 1990" dedicated to the President and the people of South Africa by Noel Porter

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1990

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

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1987

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

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1987

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

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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Music recording by Paul Hanmer: Accused No

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1 January 2007

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Song 'Usilethela Uxolo' - Mandela is bringing us peace by the ANC Choir

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1994

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Nigerian reggae musician Majek Fashek released the single "Free Mandela"

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1992

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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

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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

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

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24 August 2008

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

Salif Keita recorded the song "Mandela" on his album Folon

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1995

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'Symphonic Soweto', a music album by the Soweto Gospel Choir and Wouter Kellerman is a tribute to Nelson Mandela The album also features the KwaZulu-Natal Philarmonic, Angelique Kidjo and others

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April 2018

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It won the 'Best adult contemporary album' award during the 2018 South African Music Awards

Music group in Venezuela is called the "Danzas Mandela", named after Mandela in his honour

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1990

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The group preformes music, dance and theatre especially from people of African descent in the Barloventio region

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

Mel Stevens composed and recorded a Tribute to Nelson Mandela

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2013

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Rock, vulture and chain music for clarinet, violin, viola and violacello composed by David Kosviner is dedicated to Mandela

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2012

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Song 'Viva Madiba' is written and composed by Anton Goosen and is performed in 8 languages by Anton Goosen, Gloria Bosman, Rebecca Malope, Dozi, Helena Hettma, Charlize Berg, Theo van Rensburg, Manual Escorcio, Kathy Neuland and Mammie Ntsauba

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27 June 2013

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Choral songs of Praise for Mandiba, Opus 2, by Norman Maake Chauke

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2012

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Seven songs composed by him

Of Dance and Struggle: A musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela; Concert presented by the Elon University Music Department

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12 November 2012

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Song named: The Heart of a Man (a song for Madiba) by Michael Rodger

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2011

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Old Mexican love song with original lyrics was composed and sung by a sixty nine year old Peter Hindmarch from UK to celebrate Mr Mandela's life.

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September 2011

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The song is on You Tube under the title 'Mandela Peter Martino'

Karl Jenkins' CD 'The Peacemakers' is inspired by and dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King and others

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2011

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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.

Musical Collaboration called 'Under Madiba Skies' by Gran Kino in France