The Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 took place this weekend and it was extraordinary. The biggest names in entertainment took to the stage at FNB stadium and gave spectacular performances.
Here are our 5 highlights from the festival.
1. Beyoncé and Jay Z were outstanding as expected. Bey took the audience to church with a performance of Halo with a local choir.
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2. Cassper Nyovest‘s performance was nothing short of amazing.
@CassperNyovest stealing THE DAM SHOW ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/SiHBNJmZqC
— leratokganyago (@leratokganyago) December 2, 2018
Then, he took the state and brought it all down. Proudly South African jitters as he performs. @CassperNyovest !!!
The LIT NYOVEST pic.twitter.com/Xz19kTNKeE
— Fikile (Mr Fearfokkol) (@MbalulaFikile) December 2, 2018
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Skhothe @CassperNyovest Skhothe… Dude brought out Chris Martin, Stormzy and now he’s got oMama The Mahotela Queens… Skhothe Please ?? – RESPECT ✊? #GlobalaCitizenFestivalSA #Mandela100 #BeTheGeneration pic.twitter.com/Pl75SlPlN8
— Gabi Mbele (@TheGabi) December 2, 2018
3. Ed Sheeran’s solo performance was phenomenal. He also showed off his rap skills.
Beyoncé & Ed Sheeran – Perfect Duet (LIVE) pic.twitter.com/wnYRnaEntZ
— BEY HUB (@thebeyhub) December 2, 2018
ICYMI: Ed Sheeran featuring yours truly ?????? pic.twitter.com/z6xzs8GAXf
— Zoe Msutwana (@ZoeMsutwana) December 2, 2018
#Beyonce brings out #EdSheeran to perform #Perfect at #GlobalCitizenFestival in #SouthAfrica.
Do y’all think they should do more songs together? pic.twitter.com/JW918u6w6c
— @WHEREISTHEBUZZ (@WhereistheBuzz) December 2, 2018
.@edsheeran totally swept us off our feet with this beautiful performance pic.twitter.com/AtYPEGVSPE
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) December 2, 2018
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4. Sho Madjozi was a ball of energy on stage. Her performance caught the eye of the award-winning director, Ava Duvernay.
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Sho Madjozi is one of the highlights of my trip to South Africa. Yes! #GlobalCitizenFestivalSA https://t.co/fyPofs5UfL
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 2, 2018
5. Pharrell performed his biggest songs.
Thanks for helping us #DemandFreedom and #DefeatPoverty, @pharrell. pic.twitter.com/5gAbwwcwhm
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) December 2, 2018
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