Mel B denies Spice Girls Mandela rumours

Mel B has denied rumours that the Spice Girls are going to play Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebrations.

The singer said that the group were "big fans" of the former South African president, but claimed they have no plans to perform together again in the foreseeable future.

It is reported that Duffy, Leona Lewis, Razorlight, Eminem, Queen and Amy Winehouse will all play Mandela's bash in Hyde Park in June.

Commenting on a possible performance from the Spice Girls, Mel B told the BBC: "I don't think we are. I did hear about that and we're all big fans of Nelson Mandela but I don't think we're going to be doing that.

"I know we all have a lot of stuff going on. I know that I'm here working probably until the end of the year. But I know I don't have a break. But he's a great guy. I can't believe he's 90."

She added: "I'm not quite sure if we have been asked. But I know that we're not going to be performing together at all for quite some time right now."

Talking about her personal music plans, the popstar said that she was in the middle of a new solo album, revealing that she had already written seven songs for the LP.