Zain Sponsors Mandela Birthday Concert
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In the News | Tue, 28 Jul 2009
In the News | Tue, 28 Jul 2009
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Zain, the leading mobile telecommunications company in Africa and the Middle East, was once again proud to sponsor the 'Mandela Day' concert.
Celebrating 's 91st birthday, the star-studded extravaganza held at New York's Radio City Music Hall on July 18 drew a global television audience exceeding one billion when it was broadcast.
The New York concert was used to raise funds for Mandela's charitable foundations, endorsed by the US President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and a delegation of UN Ambassadors from Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
The event brought together the biggest names in music from the US and Africa who performed to the satisfaction of all.
The African contingent included Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshly Ground, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, and Susanna Owiyo, who also performed at the Zain-sponsored concert to celebrate Mandela's birthday that was held in London in 2008.
Other international artistes who graced the occasion included Dave Stewart and friends, Queen Latifah, Josh Groban, TLC, Cyndi Lauper, Jesse McCartney and Grammy Award winners Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Wyclef Jean.
All artists shared the stage and performances with the Soweto Gospel Choir.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at the event, “ is a living embodiment of the highest values of the United Nations. has made a lasting imprint on our lives.
May we all continue to benefit from his wisdom, his good works and good humor for many years to come.”
Commenting on yet another groundbreaking event for humankind, Zain Group CEO, Dr Saad Al Barrak said, “Once again, the world has responded to the rallying cry of this great leader, a man who bestrides the African continent with integrity, humility and generosity of spirit.
Mr. Mandela is an iconic statesman whose sacrifice and leadership has had an enormous impact on humanity and we at Zain are proud and humbled to align our global ambitions and corporate social responsibility philosophy with his truly noble cause.”
France's First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, made a rare concert appearance, headlining a-list celebrity cast that came to support Mandela's cause. It included Former US President Bill Clinton, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and actors Forest Whitaker, Morgan Freeman, Sharon Stone, Susan Sarandon as well as the Italian rock legend Zucchero.
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Celebrating 's 91st birthday, the star-studded extravaganza held at New York's Radio City Music Hall on July 18 drew a global television audience exceeding one billion when it was broadcast.
The New York concert was used to raise funds for Mandela's charitable foundations, endorsed by the US President Barack Obama, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and a delegation of UN Ambassadors from Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
The event brought together the biggest names in music from the US and Africa who performed to the satisfaction of all.
The African contingent included Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshly Ground, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, and Susanna Owiyo, who also performed at the Zain-sponsored concert to celebrate Mandela's birthday that was held in London in 2008.
Other international artistes who graced the occasion included Dave Stewart and friends, Queen Latifah, Josh Groban, TLC, Cyndi Lauper, Jesse McCartney and Grammy Award winners Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Wyclef Jean.
All artists shared the stage and performances with the Soweto Gospel Choir.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at the event, “ is a living embodiment of the highest values of the United Nations. has made a lasting imprint on our lives.
May we all continue to benefit from his wisdom, his good works and good humor for many years to come.”
Commenting on yet another groundbreaking event for humankind, Zain Group CEO, Dr Saad Al Barrak said, “Once again, the world has responded to the rallying cry of this great leader, a man who bestrides the African continent with integrity, humility and generosity of spirit.
Mr. Mandela is an iconic statesman whose sacrifice and leadership has had an enormous impact on humanity and we at Zain are proud and humbled to align our global ambitions and corporate social responsibility philosophy with his truly noble cause.”
France's First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, made a rare concert appearance, headlining a-list celebrity cast that came to support Mandela's cause. It included Former US President Bill Clinton, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and actors Forest Whitaker, Morgan Freeman, Sharon Stone, Susan Sarandon as well as the Italian rock legend Zucchero.
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