Oprah and Beyonce in South Africa for the Mandela 100 concert

Oprah Winfrey, a famous television host and American philanthropist, urged young South Africans not to give up on their dreams, asking them to emulate the country's first black president, Nelson Mandela.

Oprah, who was delivering a speech at the University of Johannesburg, also shared fond memories of her time with the global icon.

"Nelson Mandela's life story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a man's ability to change the world by upholding his beliefs," Oprah said.

The life story of Nelson Mandela testifies to the power of the human spirit and the ability of a man to change the world by defending his beliefs.

"It's one of the highest honors of my life to have spent so much time with him and I can not wait to celebrate his courageous life."

Mandela Concert 100

Oprah, who runs a girls' school in South Africa, is also scheduled to speak at the Global Citizen concert: Mandela 100, Sunday.

The concert, part of a global goals campaign to end extreme poverty, will feature prominent artists from around the world, including Beyonce, JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Pharell Williams, Usher and Chris Martin.

Sho Madjozi, Savage Tiwa, Wizkid, Cassper Nyovest, D'banj and Femi Kuti are also expected to occur.

World leaders, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo are also expected to attend the festival.

"This important event not only pays homage to one of the world's greatest citizens of our time, but is also a powerful platform for young people around the world to make a positive and tangible contribution to the people and the world. the planet, "said SG, Amina Mohammed, Assistant to the UN Council.

Responding to Nelson Mandela's call for the generation to end extreme poverty, 100,000 world citizens will join the artists and leaders who have taken action on the Citizen's social awareness platform of the world to win free tickets for the festival to ETFs Stadium in Johannesburg.

The Global Citizen campaign aims to mobilize $ 1 billion in new commitments, of which $ 500 million will impact the lives of 20 million women and girls around the world.