Nelson Mandela turns 90 today
Nelson Mandela, the former South African leader who spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid, turns 90 years old today. In previous weeks, there have been a series of public celebrations honoring Mandela, including a start-studded concert in London, featuring Leona Lewis, U2 and others. But he will be spending his birthday at his home village of Qunu, which is in southeastern South Africa, reports the BBC. Village celebrations originally were going to be low key, but now a soccer festival, a concert and a dinner for 500 guests is planned for Saturday in the village. Go to BET.com to celebrate Mandela’s life through pics, a quiz and more!
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Kidnappers free Nigerian soccer star’s brother.
The family of Nigerian soccer star Joseph Yobo is breathing a sigh of relief after Yobo’s older brother was released by kidnappers, reports the BBC. Nornu Yobo was kidnapped 12 days ago while at a Port Harcourt hotel, a place known for numerous ransom kidnappings. He recently flew to Lagos to be reunited with family. “I feel so relieved and better now. It was a horrible experience that really affected me mentally and physically,” Everton soccer star Joseph Yobo said of his brother’s return. “I can now take a rest after this sad event.” Nornu was released Wednesday evening, but it is unknown if someone paid a ransom or not. His kidnappers are still at large. A police spokeswoman told the BBC that kidnappers demanded 200 million naira ($1.7 million) for Yobo’s safe return.

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