Kezia Obama is the stepmother of Barack Obama, the United States President, and she recently announced that during a visit to South Africa, she will be playing bingo with Nelson Mandela. The two will be playing the game to raise money for Operation Hunger, a charity that helps those who are malnourished in South Africa.

Ms. Obama was married to Barack Obama’s father and she is a regular bingo player. She has used her status as the stepmother of President Obama to raise money for Operation Hunger. She lives in England and plays constantly at a club near her home.

Ms. Obama is expected to meet Mandela next week and she is very excited about the meeting. She was quoted as saying: “I love Mandela. I love that he’s so friendly to people and that he helps people.”

During her visit to South Africa, Ms. Obama will be playing a good bit of bingo. Officials of Viva Bingo have stated that all of the proceeds gained from her bingo games will be donated to Operation Hunger.



- 2009-04-20