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Stars shine for Madiba
22/10/2003 07:27 - (SA)
Johannesburg - Former president Nelson Mandela has joined forces with musicians and called upon the globe's citizens to join a global campaign in the fight against Aids in Africa.
It is a world-wide music-led campaign on the website and via
phone networks to raise funds and the awareness of the impact of
Aids in Africa.
The campaign will culminate in a three-hour concert to be held
at Cape Town's Green Point Stadium on November 29, in association with MTV's Staying Alive. A 46664 CD and DVD are planned for release early next year.
Beyonce, Queen and Bono are to headline the concert.
To date, those who have committed to joining leading African
artists include Anastacia, Baaba Maal Johnny Clegg, The Corrs, Eurythmics, Moloko, Paul Oakenfold featuring Shifty Shell Shock and TC, Danny K, Bongo Maffin, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Queen and Zucchero.
The show will be broadcast free to people around the world via
television, webcast and radio, while SABC will broadcast the entire show live.
Mandela launched the 46664 campaign - "Give one minute of your life to Stop Aids" campaign in London on Tuesday.
South Africans have been called upon to dial the numbers 46664
or log on to website www.46664.com to join the petition.
By calling the telephone number, callers will hear messages from
celebrities including Robert de Niro, Britney Spears, Pink, David
Bowie and Beyonce.
Mandela said: "Millions of people today infected with Aids are just that - a number. They too are serving a prison sentence for life.
"That's why for the first time I am allowing my prison number...to brand this campaign."
The campaign is supported by former United States president Bill
Clinton and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey.
- SAPA
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South Africa
