A mention of his name is like a big wave to the history of the the world, and as his birthday approaches it is already guaranteed that a vast amount of celebrations will take place all accross the world, as this year marks the launch of the “International Mandela Day” which will be held on his birthday, July 18.

As the legend turns 91 a lot of celebrities are preparing for the big day and its events, and one of the big event that will be taking place on that day is the “Tribute to Mandela” dinner which is scheduled to take place at the Madison Sqaure Gardens, New York.

Where Queen Latifah, Josh Groban, The Soweto Gospel Choir, Aretha Franklin, Dave Stewart, Wyclef Jean and Jesse McCartney are some of the entertainers scheduled to perform.  Long live Madiba!