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Sir Elton John plays Nelson Mandela's 90th
Thursday, May 15 2008

Elton John will be the icing on a very big cake at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert in London this summer.

As the Sun exclusively revealed on May 15, 2008, Elton will be the surprise guest at former South African president’s celebrations on June 27, 2008.

The event is being set up by Mandela's 46664 campaign against Aids team – however Elton wanted to keep schtum as he is afraid it will take away the focus from his own Aids Foundation. An insider said: “Elton is a British legend and we are thrilled to have him join an already exceptional line-up.

“He didn’t want to be mentioned on the press release or on any announcements as he wanted to be a total surprise. He also doesn’t want to his priorities to clash with his own Aids Foundation charity. We don’t know why he’s being so silly as of course it won’t.”

The source added: “Elton will pop up on stage at some point during the day and sing a few songs. He will then duet with a younger artist. This hasn’t been confirmed yet however we believe it will be Duffy or Eminem. It’s going to be brilliant. Nelson has no idea Elton is going to be there.” Well, he will now.

Elton will be joined at Hyde Park by Amy Winehouse, Queen, Bono, Razorlight, Keane, Sugababes and Jamelia. Princes William and Harry, ex-US president Bill Clinton and wife Hillary and Robert De Niro are all expected to be in the crowd.

Tickets start from £65 and are available from Ticketmaster now.

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