8-Year-Old from Mzansi to become the youngest person in history to give a TEDx talk

Prince Mashawana, better known as SuperMash, is a superhero in every sense of the word. The eight-year-old has inspired thousands of kids around the country as he tackles issues like bullying, domestic violence, substance abuse and more. Now, SuperMash is preparing to step onto his biggest stage yet and make history, as he is set to speak at the upcoming TEDxSandton event taking place later this month.

SuperMash is unique in the fact that he is South Africa’s first black child fictional superhero who actively encourages all young kids to see themselves as heroes. SuperMash unleashes his super abilities by wearing the SuperMash wrist band and encourages children around the country to learn the true depth of the power within themselves as they assume personal responsibility, grow emotionally and boost self-awareness.

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Prince is working with Rainbow Nation Comics to bring his concept to life. This will help spread his message in an entertaining way while also having options to own the merchandise.

The eight-year-old has joined forces with Phemelo Dibodu, story writer and editor, and Omphile Dibodu, illustrator and creative director and plans to release his first book called ‘Diary of a Superhero’ later this year. 

“It’s been a wonderful experience,’ says Phemelo Dibodu. ‘We have no doubt SuperMash is going to have a very positive impact on his readers, and this comes as no surprise when you meet Prince himself. He is a passionate and smart young man, and we think his social business idea is going to go a very long way in South Africa – to everyone’s benefit.”

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SuperMash says he is thrilled that so many children across the country look up to him and internalise the messages he shares with them. “I wanted to lead by example by showing kids that they are not the only ones in the World, going through difficult challenges or that the world is against them. The issues are something I see every day at school or when someone tells me about them, and I question myself on how I can do better for kids who my age,” says SuperMash.

Now, as the TEDxSandton event draws nearer, Prince, son of actress Lerato Zah Moloi and businessman, Collen Mashwashwa is ready to take on the world – and make history in the process.

Image courtesy: SuperMash