 
October 2, 2007
Mandela Rocks Out for AIDS
Former South African President Nelson Mandela has announced that the fifth in a series of international concerts aimed at raising AIDS awareness will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on World AIDS Day, December 1.
The concert is part of Mandela’s 46664 campaign—named after his apartheid prisoner number—which was originally launched in 2003 by the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The concert is expected to draw 30 to 35 artists, who will perform in front of 50,000 people.
Previous concerts in the series have showcased U2, Annie Lennox, Beyonce Knowles, Peter Gabriel and Angelique Kidjo. The official lineup for this year’s event will be announced later this month.
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