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Johnny Clegg on Nelson Mandela: 'Rejoice in his remarkable life'

South African musician Johnny Clegg, who saluted Nelson Mandela in his 1987 song “Asimbonanga” while Mandela was still serving prison time for fighting the nation’s apartheid system, released the following statement about Mandela’s passing on Thursday:

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17:01 on December 6 2013

Johnny Clegg on Nelson Mandela: 'Rejoice in his remarkable life'

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — South African musician Johnny Clegg, who saluted Nelson Mandela in his 1987 song “Asimbonanga” while Mandela was still serving prison time for fighting the nation... more info
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