South African-born, superstar comedian Trevor Noah will officially host the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg.
He will hold down the hosting duties together with Naomi Campbell, Sir Bob Geldof, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, Forest Whitaker and our very own Bonang Matheba.
The Daily Show host has scarcely been in SA since scoring the big gig which saw him become a global celebrity.
And he says he is overjoyed to be booked for the festival.
“It is an honour to be a part of the Global Citizen Festival event celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. I am where I am today living as a free South African because of much of what he did and so I'm beyond excited to be teaming up with so many others to pay tribute to the man in his home country,” he said in a statement.
Dave Chappelle and Nomzamo Mbatha will also join the lineup of co-hosts.
The aim of the festival is to bring together artists, world leaders, private sector leaders and ordinary individuals to make commitments on the issues surrounding extreme poverty.
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The free-ticketed event will take place on Sunday, 2 December 2018 at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
Trevor and his team at The Daily Show will produce a special episode featuring highlights from the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 event to premiere in the United States on Monday, December 3.
Taking to the stage to perform will be Beyonce, Jay Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’Banj, ED Sheeran, Femi Kuti, Pharell Williams, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher and Wizkid.
Although the tickets are free, fans will have to earn their tickets to the event buy performing charitable acts.
Oprah Winfrey will deliver a special keynote address remembering Nelson Mandela and his legacy.
More information available on www.globalcitizen.org.za.
