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Spice Girls To 'Spice Up' Nelson Mandela Concert

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The Spice Girls have confirmed reports linking them to Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations in June.

As previously reported, members of Queen have already been confirmed for a special concert, which is being held in honour of the South African in London’s Hyde Park.

"We're great friends of Mr Mandela and we would love to perform for him again," Mel C said.

The girl group, who are currently bringing to an end their comeback tour, recently stated that due to family commitments it would be unlikely that they organised more dates.

However, speaking about the possibility of performing for Mr Mandela, Geri Halliwell said: "He's just an example of strength and humility and if we could be part of that, celebrating his life - wow."

The Spice Girls famously met Mr Mandela during a trip to South Africa in 1997, where he referred to them as “heroes”.

It's understood that the band have yet to receive a formal invitation to the concert, reports the BBC.
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  • Queen? But how? They,like Status Quo and Rod Stewart, took blood money when they played to segragated audiences in Sun City. The hypocritical scum should be made to publicly apologise at the gig.

    ~ by Fred Zeppelin 2/19/2008

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  • your hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and sxc p.s i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$$$$$$$$$$

    ~ by adam 2/22/2008

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  • Goodness, I hope beyond hope I have the opportunity to go. I have seen the Spice Girls in Birmingham, Manchester and London (all of which are English cities, not Birmingham, Alabama etc.) and to see them once more for what appears to be their final appearance would be amazing. I am something of a fanatic, whether they are together or not!

    ~ by Amy 3/7/2008

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