Local celebs join Global Citizen as Advocates

Local celebs have joined the Global Citizen Festival as the event’s advocates to support the fight against poverty. They include Nandi Madida, Somizi, Pearl Thusi, Zakes Bantwini and Lucas Radebe. Trevor Noah and David Chappelle have also been announced as hosts alongside Nomzamo Mbatha for the event taking place on 2 December.

The stars expressed their excitement at being part of the event which celebrates the centenary year of Nelson Mandela, honouring his legacy in the fight to end extreme poverty.

We can’t wait for the concert!

What an honour to be selected as an Advocate for such a glorious and meaningful event. As Africans this is our time to be Global Citizens,stand up, take action and call on our leaders to do more. #BeTheGeneration to end extreme poverty. #GlobalCitizen  https://glblctzn.me/mandela100 ??✊???

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The Ghetto King is ready for change and thrilled to be selected as an Advocate for such a historic event and to be bringing it to the Kasi.As a qualified social entrepreneur, it means I can use what I can ensure my expertise will come into good use for this amazing movement. Many Global Citizens in Africa are standing up and taking action to be the #BeTheGeneration to end extreme poverty. #GlobalCitizen  https://glblctzn.me/mandela100

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“I am so thrilled to be selected as an Advocate for such a historic event. As Nelson Mandela said, poverty is not natural. It is manmade and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.Thousands of Global Citizens in Africa are standing up and taking action to be the #BeTheGeneration to end extreme poverty. #GlobalCitizen https://glblctzn.me/mandela100 @glblctzn #GlobalCitizen #BeTheGeneration #Mandela100 KEY LINK: https://glblctzn.me/mandela100

A post shared by Somizi (@somizi) on Aug 20, 2018 at 11:29pm PDT

“ I am so thrilled to be selected as an advocate for such a historic event. As Nelson mandela said,poverty is not natural. It is man made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Thousands of Global Citizens in Africa are standing up and taking action to be the #BeTheGeneration to end extreme poverty. #GlobalCitizen https://glblctzn.me/mandela100

A post shared by Lucas Radebe (@lucasradebe) on Aug 21, 2018 at 2:55am PDT

I am so honoured to be selected as an Advocate for such an incredible project! As Tata Madiba said, poverty is not natural. It is manmade & can be overcome & eradicated by the actions of human beings. Thousands of Global Citizens in Africa are standing up & taking action to be the #BeTheGeneration to end extreme poverty. JOIN US! ?✊? . #GlobalCitizen  @glblctzn https://glblctzn.me/mandela100

A post shared by Pearl Thusi (@pearlthusi) on Aug 21, 2018 at 3:18am PDT

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Our already impressive host lineup for Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 just got even better! YES, @TrevorNoah will be joining us as host at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Dec. 2. Find out who else is joining us to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela at the link in our bio. #globalcitizenfestivalsa #trevornoah #southafrica #johannesburg #fnbstadium #musicfestival #mandela100 #bethegeneration

A post shared by Global Citizen (@glblctzn) on Aug 21, 2018 at 8:01am PDT

It is true. I will be one of your HOSTS for the first ever @glblctzn to take place on the African continent. See you on 2 December 2018 !!! . I’m so proud to be standing alongside Global Citizens who are dedicated to shaping humanity and advocating for systematic change and living a life full of purpose. Nelson Mandela’s legacy implores and challenges us to live a life of service to each other and especially the marginalized

A post shared by Nomzamo Mbatha ?? (@nomzamo_m) on Aug 21, 2018 at 9:09am PDT

You can now start earning your tickets to the concert. Find out how here.

Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 actions have just launched! Now is your chance to start taking action to end extreme poverty for the chance to win a pair of tickets to the festival on 2 Dec! Swipe left to learn more about how to earn your tickets, and read more at the link in our bio.⠀ ⠀ #mandela100 #globalcitizenfestivalSA #southafrica #joburg #mandela #beyonce #jayz #casspernyovest #shomadjozi #femikuti

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