Will Smith to host Mandela birthday gig

Will Smith will host Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday party at London's Hyde Park.

The 'Gettin Jiggy Wit It' singer and wife Jada Pinkett Smith are fronting the celebrations, which have been organised by the former South African president's AIDS campaign 46664.

Acts rumoured to be playing the event on June 27 include Razorlight, Keane, Queen and Annie Lennox.

According to The Sun, organisers have also asked U2, the Spice Girls and Sir Paul McCartney to play the concert.

It is reported that US rapper Eminem is keen to come out of musical retirement to perform at the show as well.

"Will Smith is a big fan of Nelson and wanted to help out," said a source. "Nelson is so inspirational and so many artists want to be involved. Razorlight and Keane are definites.

"We think it will be Mr Mandela’s last official international public appearance, which will make it more special.

"Eminem’s up for it too. People will be surprised. He’s not someone you’d expect to play a Mandela charity gig."

45,000 tickets will be available for the gig, which will be sold via an online registration system.