{News} Grammy-winning gospel star Kirk Franklin performs at Nelson Mandela memorial + Watch Video
The memorial was held in the FNB football stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa before an estimated crowd of 90, 000 who braved the rain to pay final respects to the man who had done so much for his country, including a 27-year stay in prison as he fought to end white rule in his homeland. The memorial was streamed live and covered by national television networks around the world.
When Kirk Franklin took to the stage he sung his hit, “My Life Is In Your Hands,” backed by Joyous Celebration. Franklin ignited the stadium and brought the crowd to its feet with the stirring gospel song.
He left the piano and began to walk around in front of the stage, trailed by someone carrying an umbrella trying to keep up with the energetic Franklin who transformed the stadium into a church-like atmosphere reminiscent of the traditional African-American homegoing experience. His performance evoked thunderous applause.
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