Mzamani Chabalala
Activist
ABOUT
MANDELA DAY
Conversation & Music
Friends of Madiba celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release from prison of Nelson Mandela, with a presentation of music, reflection and inspiration.
Nelson Mandela Day
Mandela Day was declared a global call to action by the United Nations General Assembly in November 2009. President Mandela himself urged all peoples to devote 67 minutes in service to others.
Join the Celebration
Enjoy: Mandela Day: A 67 Minute Tribute to the Black Lives Matter Movement. Friends of Madiba's Facebook and Instagram platforms will feature artists from around the world, reflecting on the protests, and including offering words and performances in support of the millions of Americans in the Black Lives Matter Movement. Then, add YOUR voice by submitting a video statement about Mandela, the Cause of Freedom, or just words of encouragement to people around the world who are struggling through the Covid-19 pandemic, or as a result of racial or social injustice.
67 Minutes, 67 Voices
Engage with fans, artists and civil rights activists as they celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, and encourage us all in the continuing journey towards freedom and equality for all.
Friends
of Madiba
Mayor Levar Stoney
Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
James Mange
African activist
Beyond Vocal
Music group
Sybil Wilkes
Radio host, journalist
Dr. Tumisang Makweya
Gospel artist
Fred Hammond
Gospel Artist
Jimmy Dludlu
Jazz guitarist
Kirk Whalum
Jazz saxonphonist
Mayor Steven Reed
Mayor of Montgomery
Conversations
Mzamani Chabalala
The Young Mayors
Kirk Whalum and Jimmy Dludlu
Fred Hammond and Dr. Tumi
James Mange
Conversations
the music: universal music group recording artists
beyond vocal
Celebrate
Mandela
Conversations
July 31, 2020
Performances
July 31, 2020
A Conversation with Caiphus Semeya and Quincy Jones
Caiphus Semeya
Producer
Quincy Jones
Music producer
Sybil Wilkes
Radio host, journalist
Oscar-winning producers Caiphus Semeya and Quincy Jones—both of whom performed for Nelson Mandela when he was released from prison 30 years ago—talk about the role of music in the fight for freedom. Facilitated by Sybil Wilkes, part of the famed Tom Joyner Morning Show.
The Gospel
Dr. Tumisang Makweya
Gospel artist
Fred Hammond
Gospel Artist
A conversation with Dr. Tumi (Tumisang Makweya), Africa’s leading gospel artist and global Gospel recording artist Fred Hammond perform.
The Jazz
Kirk Whalum
Jazz saxonphonist
Jimmy Dludlu
Jazz guitarist
A conversation with legendary South Africa jazz guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, and American jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum.
The Young Mayors
Mayor Quintin Lucas
Mayor of Kansas City
Sybil Wilkes
Radio host, journalist
Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Mayor New Orleans
Mayor Steven Reed
Mayor of Montgomery
Mayor Eric Johnson
Mayor of Dallas
A conversation with “The Young Mayors” featuring African American Mayors Eric Johnson of Dallas, Texas, Steven Reed of Montgomery, Alabama, LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans and Quintin Lucas of Kansas City, Missouri. The Mayors will share their thoughts on freedom, and how Heroes such as Nelson Mandela, John Lewis and Barack Obama have shaped their development as they lead major cities in these troubling times. Facilitated by Sybil Wilkes.
Beyond Vocal
Beyond Vocal
Music group
Performances by Universal Music recording artists Beyond Vocal, from Soweto, Africa.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Nelson Mandela
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
Nelson Mandela
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