Yes, your read that right! Not only is Beyonce headed to SA in December, but you can see her, Ed Sheeran and a whole host of other artists for free!
In honour of Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday year, international advocacy organisation Global Citizen is hosting a concert in SA that will feature Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, Wizkid.
According to Global Citizen website, Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 hosts will include Naomi Campbell, Bonang Matheba, Sir Bob Geldof, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, and Forest Whitaker.
All you have to do to get a ticket is to join the movement to improve the lives of others and alleviate poverty in your community. Here’s all the vital info from the Global Citizen website:
“And is always the case with Global Citizen festivals — tickets are free. All you need to do is, starting 21 August, take action on the Global Citizen platforms — GlobalCitizen.org.za, in the Global Citizen app, or with our Facebook Messenger bot — search “Global Citizen” in Facebook Messenger to learn more. There will also be opportunities for Global Citizens to earn free tickets by taking actions in their communities of Johannesburg.”
Watch Coldplay’s Chris Martin make the announcement about the concert here: