Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute poster

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1988 6.5 10h 13m

Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Highlight of the evening is the one hour live performance of Dire Straits feat. Eric Clapton.

Music

Cast

Peter Gabriel Self

Tracy Chapman Self

Billy Connolly Self

Mark Knopfler Self

Eric Clapton Self

Jim Kerr Self [Simple Minds]

Charlie Burchill Self [Simple Minds]

Cheryl 'Salt' James Self [Salt-N-Pepa]

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton Self [Salt-N-Pepa]

DJ Spinderella Self [Salt-N-Pepa]

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