Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Jay-Z arrive in South Africa, Their performance awaited

Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Ed Sheeran are among the stars scheduled to perform at a South African concert on Sunday, December 2 in honor of the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, a century after he was born. The globally renowned singers have already arrived at O.R. Tambo international airport in South Africa.

'The Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100' will be hosted in Johannesburg by South Africa's Motsepe Foundation, which seeks to reduce poverty through education and job creation.

The foundation is partnering with Global Citizen, an international advocacy group that supports sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. The group is also promoting other events ahead of the festival.

Oprah Winfrey is among the influential figures taking part in activities, delivering a keynote address about Mandela's legacy at the festival.

With inputs from agencies.