Diana Ross angers for audio problems live in South Africa -

On April 9, 1998, Diana Ross sung for the first time in South Africa, in Johannesburg at the MTN Sundome for President Nelson Mandela. Diana Ross captured the hearts of a 15,000 strong audience at Sundome and won the affection of the country's President, Nelson Mandela. On Wednesday 8, 1998 ( the day before the concert ), Mandela met Ross privately at his Houghton residence where they are reported to have discussed children, life and security. They later appeared before the media hand in hand. Diana later confessed to have been shaking so much that Mandela grasped her hand. Ross was overwhelmed to meet Mandela. "I think in life we meet very few people that make such a difference in peoples' lives. Very few moments in our life do we touch greatness and I really feel that is what he possesses," she said. President Mandela said he was honored to have met Diana Ross, not just for the role she has played with music but also for supporting worthy causes. Mandela was in fact the guest of honor at the concert and when he went up on stage during Ross's performance the astounded audience roared their approval and Diana Ross was moved to tears. The concert was an astounding success for Mrs Ross. She left South Africa the following day under a different name - Diana 'Nomvula' Ross, a Zulu name given to her when, following a press conference, the heavens opened and the city was hit by a severe hail storm. Nomvula translates as "she who brings the rain" and is a Zulu name for those who bring good luck.