Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz met with Prince William during his recent visit to South Africa.
A video seen by this writer captures Platnumz and South Africa’s Uncle Waffles having a chat with Prince William minutes after their performance.
The two were among the headliners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Cape Town, where they delivered an electrifying performance.
Taking to his socials, the Prince of Wales said; “So great to see so many brilliant people coming together tonight from across the continent of Africa and around the world to celebrate with us here in Cape Town #EarthshotCapeTown,”.
The fourth edition of the Prince’s annual Earthshot Prize awards was hosted by Emmy-winning actor Billy Porter and TV presenter Bonang Matheba.
What is the Earthshot Prize awards?
Organisers of the Earthshot Prize, which was first awarded in 2021, say they were inspired by former US president John F Kennedy’s Moonshot project, which set scientists the challenge of getting astronauts to the moon and back safely.
The aim of the awards, organisers say, is to celebrate and support those working to provide innovative solutions for climate and environmental issues.
There was a focus on ideas from Africa for this year’s Earthshot Prize, with more than 400 African-led projects nominated and another 350 linked to the continent.
The Prince of Wales was been in South Africa for this year’s Earthshot prize awards ceremony.
On Wednesday night, five projects each won £1m in prize money for their environmental innovations.
A Kenyan start-up was among the winners of this year’s Earthshot prize awards.
There was a focus on ideas from Africa for this year’s Earthshot Prize, with more than 400 African-led projects nominated and another 350 linked to the continent.
All 2,000 attendees were asked to wear sustainable clothes, either made from recycled materials or a previously worn outfit—and on arrival, a host of global stars made their way down the “green carpet” instead of a traditional red one.
by DENNIS MILIMO