L-R: Robert De Niro sitting next to Andrew Mlangeni
By Isseu Diouf Campbell and Utibe MBagwu
Translated in French by Aisha Dabo
July 18, 2013 chronicled the 95th birthday of political activist and former South African president, Nelson Mandela. On that day, his dedication to public service and efforts toward humanity were celebrated during a cocktail reception hosted by the Consulate General of South Africa in Manhattan.
Andrew Mlangeni, Nelson Mandela’s close friend who was imprisoned with him, actor Robert De Niro, Miss USA 2012 Nana Meriwether, Senator Bill Perkins and former mayor of New York David D. Dinkins were among the guests who attended the reception.
Photos of the event
