‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ debuts in Japan to celebrate Freedom Day

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‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ debuts in Japan to celebrate Freedom Day

Producer, Anant Singh launched the internationally acclaimed film Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom in Japan on Friday, 25 April at the Freedom Day Reception celebrating South Africa’s 20 Years of Democracy in Tokyo, hosted by the South African Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Mohau Pheko. Speakers at the event included Mr. Hirotaka Ishihara, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan and Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, President of the New Komeito Party.

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'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' to screen at United Nations in Geneva

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'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' to screen at United Nations in Geneva

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom will be screened at the United Nations in Geneva today, 20 March 2014, ahead of the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Friday, 21 March.

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Anant Singh Dedicates International Award To Madiba

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Anant Singh Dedicates International Award To Madiba

Shared Interest, the New York based non-profit social investment fund working in Southern Africa, honoured five South Africans at its 20th Anniversary Awards Gala Thursday night at Gotham Hall in New York City. Receiving awards were film producer Anant Singh, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, social justice advocate and philanthropist The Rev. Mpho Tutu, and South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool and anti-apartheid and human rights activist Rosieda Shabodien.

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'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' Song To Be Performed Live At Oscars

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'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom' Song To Be Performed Live At Oscars

Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced last night that Irish super band, U2 will perform 'Ordinary Love' from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom live during the Academy Awards on 2 March. 'Ordinary Love' has been nominated for Best Original Song and is tipped as the favourite in the category.

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