Tupac's ashes go to Africa

08/08/2006 4:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
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The ashes of Tupac Shakur are to be taken to Africa by his mother, on the 10th anniversary of the rapper's death, where she will meet Nelson Mandela.

Afeni Shakur is planning to travel to Soweto in South Africa next month for a week-long visit. Along with her son's ashes, Afeni is taking Tupac's sister, Gloria Cox, and his daughter, Set Shakur, on the trip, which along with the Mandela meeting will also feature a tour of South African hospitals and orphanages.

Speaking about meeting Mandela, Afeni said: "I feel blessed to be able to visit South Africa, especially Soweto. Events that happened there are so much a part of our history and it will be an honor for my son to rest in this special place--the birthplace of the South African struggle for democracy.

"Nelson Mandela's contribution to the people of South Africa has been immeasurable and I look forward to helping with his work all over the country."