Several leading artists from the African continent and across the world are trending on South African social media, as fans follow livestreams of the Global Citizen Mandela 100 Festival.
Video: World's best musicians perform at Mandela festival in S. Africa
The concert, which is part of a campaign on the Global Goals to end extreme poverty, features global music icons like Beyonce, JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Pharrell Williams, Usher and Chris Martin.
Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj and Femi Kuti are also lined up to perform.
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Global Citizen’s campaign aims to rally $1 billion in new commitments, with $500 million of that set to impact the lives of 20 million women and girls worldwide.
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Social media reactions
Hey Trevornoah - thanks for everything you’re doing to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s legacy at the GlblCtzn festival. Sorry I can’t be with you – but how about Canada pledges $50M to EduCannotWait to support education for women & girls around the world? Work for you? Let’s do it.
— Justin Trudeau (JustinTrudeau) 2 décembre 2018
.TiwaSavage fire ??? #GlobalCitizenFestivalSA #GlobalCitizen #TiwaSavageVibe pic.twitter.com/ZIj3YwXPfC
— The Ugandan Tourist (AhaJonathan) 2 décembre 2018
Im enjoying TiwaSavage 's performance.. ❤️❤️????#GlobalCitizenFestivalSA pic.twitter.com/ZdzaUwK6UR
— Nubian Queen ??? (LessyJantjie) 2 décembre 2018So CassperNyovest is there by the Top 5 to perfom later nyana le bo Beyonce,Jayz, Ed Sheraan&Pharrell williams.any ways they say save best for last ???nizo Painelwa#GlobalCitizenFestivalSA— Ab Mbappé? (Blaq_chic) 2 décembre 2018