Nelson Mandela says “thank you” to the world

Date: 16 Apr 1990
Updated: 30 Sep 2019

At the Mandela Day 2 concert at the Wembley Stadium in London, England, Nelson Mandela delivers a speech in which he thanks the world for their wide support for the anti-apartheid struggle. The concert comes a few months after Mandela's release from prison and is attended by over 72 000 people and watched on TV by many millions globally. The concert's line-up includes world famous artists and bands such as Simple Minds, Tracey Chapman, Peter Gabriel and South African Mara Louw.

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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Nelson Mandela says “thank you” to the world. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012885

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