Ordinary Love

The band have written a new song, 'Ordinary Love', for the upcoming biopic Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, which stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. Catch a clip of the new song in this movie trailer, just released  here:

U2 - Ordinary love (Nelson Mandela movie trailer) 

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, in theatres from November 29th, is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography. It chronicles his early life, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society.

The band's friendship with Nelson Mandela goes way back and it was after seeing early cuts of the film that they were inspired to write a song.

'We are delighted to have U2 write an original song for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom,' said producer Anant Singh, widely acknowledged as South Africa's preeminent film producer. 'This is really fitting as U2 has always been a staunch supporter of Madiba. As a board member of Madiba's 46664 anti AIDS initiative together with U2, I was fortunate to be with them when we visited Robben Island together, accompanied by Madiba.'

Singh, who has produced some of the most notable films made in South Africa, was personally awarded the film rights to Long Walk To Freedom by Nelson Mandela.

Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chair of producers TWC, added, 'Over the years U2 and I have had a superb relationship including partnering on the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe winning song 'The Hands That Built America' for Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York. When I asked them to consider writing a song for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, it was the fastest 'yes' I have ever received. The band saw various cuts of the film over the summer and worked diligently to write a song that truly reflects Nelson Mandela. I think they did a brilliant job honoring the man and the leader they have known for over 20 years.'

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"A Message for Iran"

In a message sent to Bono, Amir Hossein Jahanshahi, founder of Green Wave, expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the continued support that Bono and his group have given the Iranian nation's struggle for the liberation of their country.

This message was sent following the launch of a new music video for U2, which is now available for the Iranian public via Facebook, Twitter and Youtube of Amir Hossein Jahanshahi. In his message to Bono, Jahanshahi says:

"While I express my thanks to you as a great international artist who has always supported  the causes of the struggle of the people and freedom movements everywhere, I'm sure your moral support  to the Iranian nation will serve as a important drive to further enhance its efforts to the establishment of a civilized order in line with the aspirations of all Iranians. Yourr support comes at the time when Iranians ,more than ever,are  in need of support and international solidarity to prepare to confront the dictatorial regime prevailing in our country today. Bono and U2 once again have shown their support and solidarity with the love of freedom for the people of Iran and  the regional search for democratic change. "


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