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Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning, American actor Billy Porter and celebrated South African tv presenter Bonang Matheba have been tapped to host the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards in South Africa on November 6.
The Earthshot Prize is an formidable environmental initiative founded by Prince William again in 2020 that seeks to supply inexperienced options to a number of the world’s most urgent issues.
Porter, who described co-hosting the night as an “honor,” stated in an announcement: “I’m so inspired by the Earthshot community, and I can’t wait to be part of an evening that celebrates creativity, human ingenuity, and artistry in all its different forms.”
Matheba stated she was “excited to celebrate these incredible innovators who are making a significant impact on our planet.”
The star-studded, eco awards ceremony – set to happen in Cape Town, South Africa in early November – will even embrace particular performances and appearances from Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido, Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz, South African composer Lebo M alongside the Ndlovu Youth Choir and internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, Uncle Waffles.
The 15 Earthshot Prize finalists hail from six continents, with France, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Nepal all having groups in rivalry for the primary time. The winners will probably be chosen by the Prince of Wales and a panel of consultants together with José Andrés, Queen Rania of Jordan and David Attenborough. Each of the 5 winners will obtain a prize of £1 million (about $1.3 million) to scale up their options.
Since the scheme launched, it has delivered greater than £75 million (round $100 million) in direct funding and in-kind assist, in keeping with organizers. The competitors has 5 classes: “Protect and Restore Nature,” “Clean Our Air,” “Revive Our Oceans,” “Build a Waste Free World,” and “Fix Our Climate.”
Supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum, actor and activist Nina Dobrev, Canadian mannequin Winnie Harlow and performer Tobe Nwigwe will probably be available to announce the 5 class winners.
While celebrating the work of worldwide environmental innovators, the occasion additionally intends to highlight innovation from throughout the African continent.
The star-studded ceremony will probably be accessible to observe globally via a particular partnership with YouTube. Earthshot Week runs November 4 to 7, culminating with the Earthshot Prize Awards on November 6.
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