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27th Jun 2013

Rihanna Faces Backlash After Nelson Mandela Tweet

RiRi's message has been criticised for being insensitive. 

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Rihanna’s tweet for Nelson Mandela yesterday has been criticised for being premature and insensitive.

The popstar tweeted that she was sending prayers up to heaven for the South African anti-apartheid politician and peacemaker.

The 94-year-old former South African president has been ill with a lung infection over the past couple of weeks.

Nelson Mandela has remained in a critical condition and reports this morning say his condition has worsened.

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