Skip to main content

The Toronto Raptors wore their philanthropic hats last Thursday night at a star-studded benefit to honour Nelson Mandela. Team president and general manager Masai Ujiri, along with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, hosted the event that brought out local athletes DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and Amir Johnson as well as actor Danny Glover and NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who was recognized for his lifelong contributions to peace and prosperity in Africa. The evening featured a collection of performances that celebrated the life and legacy of the former president of South Africa, including songs by Aloe Blacc and Lorraine Klassen. In total, the evening raised more than $325,000 for the Giants of Africa and Nelson Mandela Foundation. parties@globeandmail.com

Open this photo in gallery:

Thompson Egbo-Egbo at Madiba, an evening honouring Nelson Mandela.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

1 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Tokyo Sexwale, former prisoner and best friend of Nelson Mandela's, Sello Hatang, Nelson Mandela Foundation and Anant Singh, Producer, Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

2 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Carrie Martin and Aion Clarke.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

3 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Jay Khetia and Shernee Chandaria.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

4 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Tokyo Sexwale, Wolf Blitzer and Sello Hatang.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

5 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Dani Reiss ,CEO Canada Goose and Erica Reiss.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

6 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Karlyn Percil with Atom Egoyan.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

7 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Amy Patel.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

8 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Amir Johnson.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

9 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Masai and Ramatu Ujiri.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

10 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Sunir and Charissa Chandaria.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

11 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Anant Singh with Atom Agoyan.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

12 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

DeMar DeRozan, Kiara Morrison and Dwane Casey.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

13 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Carol Tshabalala.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

14 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Tokyo Sexwale with Danny Glover.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

15 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and Amir Johnson.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

16 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Musicians Joel Van Dijk and Aloe Blacc.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

17 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Pauline Christian, Angelina Williams, Danny Gover and Karlyn Percil.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

18 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Wolf Blitzer and Danny Glover.TOM SANDLER

19 of 20
Open this photo in gallery:

Lorraine Klaasen.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail

20 of 20

Interact with The Globe