Amazing (wo)man ... Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Last night we chatted to one of my most favourite people on the planet. We celebrated with "Umqombothi":  the life and legacy of our leader Nelson Mandela, the great continent of Africa and toasted a sustainable future for all the people around the World.

For many years the Princess of Africa has used her voice to draw attention to causes that will change the lives of millions, from ending apartheid to improving maternal and child health. Yvonne talked about her new Album "Amazing Man", The WEF Crystal Award and her involvement with iStart2's forthcoming compilation CD. She encourages young artists out there to sing new songs, to write new poems or lyrics, to paint new paintings about how we see a sustainable world and offers advice for young aspiring artists who also dream of walking in her footsteps. She believes iStart2 will be an experience people will never forget.

A woman of many facets, a woman inspired to rise above the many sustainability challenges facing the Music Industry. Yvonne epitomizes the difference between GOOD and GREAT. What an honour to have this incredible woman join hands with us on the iStart2 Journey.

Listen to the show, just click play:

Listen to the iStart2 Show on Radio Today 1485 AM in Jozi, dstv Audio Channel 869 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. The show is on every Monday at 18h30 and repeated on Thursdays at 19h00 (SA Time)

Join us for the Launch of the iStart2 Challenge at the Soweto Festival on 

22 September @ 13h15.

Meet our Ambassador, Samkelo Radebe, enjoy the music of singing sensation Luanga Choba and  dancing by the Umoja and Zindala Zombili Dance groups. Be there! A day of song and dance!

NEW iStart2 WEBSITE GO LIVE THIS WEEKEND!

Mission Rewarded - Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Spotlight on Yvonne Chaka Chaka (YOU magazine, 8 March 2012)

" A triumphant return for Yvonne Chaka Chaka from Davos, Switzerland, where she received the prestigious Crystal Award for her humanitarian work - the first black South African woman to be given the honour. This year Yvonne will dedicate herself to another cause: she's been approached by iStart2, an NGO dedicated to finding sustainable solutions in Africa.

Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Princess of Africa

with Shelley Buckle (Miss DeafSA 2011), Mbali Nkosi

Miss Deaf Africa 2011 and Miss DeafSA princesses.

Their work includes using art as a platform to educate and reverse the tide on climate change and conservation of the continent's natural resources. " I know malaria is affected by climate change. Because of increased and unusual rainfall we find more mosquitoes," she says.

And although she says she's waiting for her team of humanitarian advisors to find a link between iStart2 and what she does, she's keen to work on any project that benefits those most in need. 

" Everything I do is not for recognition," she says. "It's because I believe we can all make a difference, no matter how small."

Thank you Yvonne Chaka Chaka, you are the true Princess of Africa.

Source: YOU magazine, 8 March 2012