Cape Town — South African actor and TV presenter, Bonang Matheba, was officially unveiled as the co-host of the Earthshot Prize, which is set to take place in Cape Town next week.
The Earthshot Prize brings together some of the biggest names in music, art and sport to celebrate the Earthshot Prize finalists from all over the world, to highlight the growth of the climate innovations in Africa. The Prize Awards will take place on 6 November and the winners in each of the five categories will receive £1 million, a statement said.
South African actress and Earthshot Global Ambassador, Nomzamo Mbatha is the offical host for Earthshot Week and she will be joined by Australian conservationalist, Robert Irwin.
Bonang Matheba will host the awards along side Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter as the night will showcase extraordinary storytelling and musical performances to celebrate the work of global environmental innovators and spotlight the creativity and innovation across African countries.
“It’s a privilege to co-host The Earthshot Prize Awards. I am excited to celebrate these incredible innovators who are making a significant impact on our planet, as well as highlight the vibrant spirit, resilience, and unwavering commitment of environmental leaders across Africa and from around the world.” Bonang said.
South Africa’s very own @Bonang is set to light up the stage as Co-Host of The Earthshot Prize Awards!
Watch #EarthshotCapeTown on November 6th on @youtube and @multichoicegrp 👉 https://t.co/JRnSPDVMqh pic.twitter.com/bFjs7DuUqp
— The Earthshot Prize (@EarthshotPrize) October 27, 2024
While the night will celebrate the Earthshot Prize Finalists andWinner, there will also be special appearances and performances from some of Africa’s biggest music stars including Nigerian star, Davido, award-winning, internationally renowned artist Diamond Platnumz, Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award Winner Lebo M, supported by the internationally acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir, and international headlining DJ and producer Uncle Waffles.
Among the international guests that will join the broadcast includes Supermodel, Heidi Klum, actor and activist Nina Dobrev, multi-hyphenate artist and actor Tobe Nwigwe, and supermodel and beauty entrepreneur Winnie Harlow.
A special live green carpet pre-show, hosted by media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and rapper and TV presenter Moozlie will also be livestreamed globally via The Earthshot Prize’s YouTube channel.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
