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Stars set for Nelson Mandela gig Stars set for Nelson Mandela gig
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Stars including Annie Lennox, Queen and Leona Lewis are set to perform at a concert for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday in London later. Stars including Annie Lennox, Queen and Leona Lewis are to perform at a concert in central London celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday.
The Soweto Gospel Choir and US singer Josh Groban will also feature at the concert in Hyde Park. The Soweto Gospel Choir and US singer Josh Groban will also feature in Hyde Park, where the gates have now opened.
As well as marking the former South African president's birthday, the concert will raise funds for Mr Mandela's HIV/Aids charity 46664.
The concert will be screened in the UK, with a time delay, on ITV1 at 2100 BST.
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"What better way to celebrate your 90th birthday than to have this great concert - it's going to be a lot of fun," Groban told the BBC News website."What better way to celebrate your 90th birthday than to have this great concert - it's going to be a lot of fun," Groban told the BBC News website.
The concert will be screened, with a time delay, on ITV1 at 2100 BST. "It's going to be a great combination of the best pop artists today, with some of the best traditional pop music in Africa right now," he said.
"It's going to be a great combination of the best pop artists today, with some of the best traditional pop music in Africa right now," said Groban.Advertisement Advertisement
A preview of the concert preparationsA preview of the concert preparations
"Audiences are going to get a magnificent, eclectic, energetic celebration of an extraordinary man."Audiences are going to get a magnificent, eclectic, energetic celebration of an extraordinary man.
"At 90 years old he still has the reach and inspiration and power to make change. It really just goes to show us how strong his legacy and his legend is.""At 90 years old he still has the reach and inspiration and power to make change. It really just goes to show us how strong his legacy and his legend is."
Annie Lennox played a key part in the foundation of 46664 in 2003
As well as marking the former South African president's birthday, the concert will raise funds for Mr Mandela's HIV/Aids charity 46664, named after the prison number he was given during the 27 years he spent behind bars for his stand against South African apartheid.
Other performers at the concert include Amy Winehouse, Sugababes, Andrea and Sharon Corr, Eddy Grant and Simple Minds.Other performers at the concert include Amy Winehouse, Sugababes, Andrea and Sharon Corr, Eddy Grant and Simple Minds.
Many South African artists have also flown in for the birthday gig, including Papa Wemba, Loyiso and Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren. Josh Groban is an ambassador for Nelson Mandela's 46664 charityMany South African artists have also flown in for the birthday gig, including Papa Wemba, Loyiso and Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren.
"Anybody who believes in peace or equality should come to this concert," said Groban, who is also an ambassador for 46664."Anybody who believes in peace or equality should come to this concert," said Groban, who is also an ambassador for 46664.
"Not only to have a good time, but to celebrate all those things Mandela has taught us his whole life - because it really is a tribute to this incredible man. It's a huge honour to be part of it." The charity was named after the prison number which Mr Mandela was given during the 27 years he spent behind bars for his stand against South African apartheid.
Downing Street has confirmed that UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown will attend the gig. The concert is due to begin at about 1830 BST (1730 GMT) and is expected to last four hours.