The Global Citizen Festival made its way to South Africa to celebrate what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday yesterday, December 2. And some of the biggest celebrities in the world appeared at Global Citizen Mandela 100, which aimed to help fulfill the former president’s vision of ending extreme poverty. Beyoncé and Jay-Z performed some of their biggest hits, as did Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran, and Pharrell. Models like Naomi Campbell and actors like Danai Gurira were also on hand to raise awareness. Click through the gallery to see all the photos.
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Beyoncé, 37, and Jay-Z, 48, brought some of their OTR II tour magic to South Africa.
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The “Halo” singer had multiple costume changes. The looks included this pastel rainbow of jumpsuits with matching hats.
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Her mom
Tina Lawson shared on
Instagram that this dressed used 100,000 African beads.
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Jay also rocked some colorful fashions, like this magenta suit.
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Beyoncé capped off the concert in this huge, ruffled pink dress. A local choir sang background vocals on “XO,” “Ave Maria,” and, as the final song of the night, “Halo.”
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Ed, 27, kept his look much more casual in a tee shirt and jeans. He performed his “Perfect Duet” with Beyoncé.
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Coldplay singer Chris, 41, performed with Pharrell, 45. The “Get Lucky” singer got some trolling online for his dad outfit, complete with khaki shorts.
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Pharrell also performed “Nice” with Jay and Bey from their 2018 album Everything Is Love.
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Backstage, Pharrell posed with Naomi, 48, who brought her own costume changes for the event. There was this sleek color-blocked look.
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The supermodel also stunned in this white dress with a traditional head wrap.
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Naomi also wore this flowing, black embroidered dress. She gave an electrifying speech about the need to rise up and change the world. “If not now, when?” she told the crowd.
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Usher rocked out in a white suit with no shirt underneath. Eventually his jacket came off, giving everyone a perfect view of his abs.
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Country star Kacey Musgraves also performed some of the hits from her album Golden Hour.
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Gayle King and
Dave Chapelle were also on hand for the charity concert. The concertgoers won their tickets because of charity work and organizing they did.
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Danai, 40, presented with producer Tyler Perry.
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The Black Panther star also wore this stunning yellow dress.
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What were your favorite moments from Global Citizen Mandela 100? Sound off in the comments!
Beyoncé, 37, and Jay-Z, 48, brought some of their OTR II tour magic to South Africa.
Photo credit: Getty Images
The “Halo” singer had multiple costume changes. The looks included this pastel rainbow of jumpsuits with matching hats.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Her mom
Tina Lawson shared on
Instagram that this dressed used 100,000 African beads.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Jay also rocked some colorful fashions, like this magenta suit.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Beyoncé capped off the concert in this huge, ruffled pink dress. A local choir sang background vocals on “XO,” “Ave Maria,” and, as the final song of the night, “Halo.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Ed, 27, kept his look much more casual in a tee shirt and jeans. He performed his “Perfect Duet” with Beyoncé.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Coldplay singer Chris, 41, performed with Pharrell, 45. The “Get Lucky” singer got some trolling online for his dad outfit, complete with khaki shorts.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Pharrell also performed “Nice” with Jay and Bey from their 2018 album Everything Is Love.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Backstage, Pharrell posed with Naomi, 48, who brought her own costume changes for the event. There was this sleek color-blocked look.
Photo credit: Getty Images
The supermodel also stunned in this white dress with a traditional head wrap.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Naomi also wore this flowing, black embroidered dress. She gave an electrifying speech about the need to rise up and change the world. “If not now, when?” she told the crowd.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Usher rocked out in a white suit with no shirt underneath. Eventually his jacket came off, giving everyone a perfect view of his abs.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Country star Kacey Musgraves also performed some of the hits from her album Golden Hour.
Photo credit: Getty Images
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Gayle King and
Dave Chapelle were also on hand for the charity concert. The concertgoers won their tickets because of charity work and organizing they did.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Danai, 40, presented with producer Tyler Perry.
Photo credit: Getty Images
The Black Panther star also wore this stunning yellow dress.
Photo credit: Getty Images
What were your favorite moments from Global Citizen Mandela 100? Sound off in the comments!
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