Party photos of the week: Toronto Raptors honour Nelson Mandela
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
Thompson Egbo-Egbo at Madiba, an evening honouring Nelson Mandela.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
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
Carrie Martin and Aion Clarke.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Jay Khetia and Shernee Chandaria.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Tokyo Sexwale, Wolf Blitzer and Sello Hatang.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Dani Reiss ,CEO Canada Goose and Erica Reiss.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Karlyn Percil with Atom Egoyan.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Amy Patel.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Amir Johnson.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Masai and Ramatu Ujiri.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Sunir and Charissa Chandaria.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Anant Singh with Atom Agoyan.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
DeMar DeRozan, Kiara Morrison and Dwane Casey.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Carol Tshabalala.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Tokyo Sexwale with Danny Glover.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and Amir Johnson.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Musicians Joel Van Dijk and Aloe Blacc.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Pauline Christian, Angelina Williams, Danny Gover and Karlyn Percil.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail
Wolf Blitzer and Danny Glover.TOM SANDLER
Lorraine Klaasen.TOM SANDLER/The Globe and Mail