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Page last updated at 11:16 GMT, Sunday, 19 July 2009 12:16 UK

Stars mark Mandela's birthday

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Celebrations have taken place in South Africa and the United States to mark the 91st birthday of former South African president Nelson Mandela.

In New York, a star-studded concert featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and Carla Bruni, as well as a birthday tribute from President Obama.

But in a message played at the event, Mr Mandela explained that the first annual "Mandela Day" was not a holiday, but "a day devoted to service".

Dani Sinha reports.

SEE MORE: In pictures: Mandela turns 91

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