The Mandela Project nominated for International Emmy Award
The series features 6 celebs including former Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi, Big Zuu and more…
The Mandela Project has been nominated for a prestigious International Emmy® Award, in the Short-Form Series category. The awards are due to take place on Monday, 20 November 2023.
The nomination is a nod to the five-part documentary series’ outstanding storytelling, which explores the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela. The series is produced by Paramount Africa in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, for YouTube’s Black Voices Fund.
Having debuted on BET’s YouTube channel on 18 July 2022, in commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day, the series follows 6 celebrities including Former Miss South Africa; Zozibini Tunzi, actress; Marsai Martin, international soccer star; Patrice Evra, F2Freestyler; Jeremy Lynch and renowned British musician and TV chef; Big Zuu, who have all created meaningful change in their communities.
The International Emmy® nomination places The Mandela Project in the company of exceptional works from France, the UK and Brazil.
“We are truly honoured by this International Emmy® Award nomination for The Mandela Project and are immensely proud to have partnered with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and YouTube Originals Black Voices on this project. The recognition that we have received reaffirms our mission to deliver exceptional African storytelling and speaks to the phenomenal talent of the team. As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the passing of the iconic Nelson Mandela and are on the brink of celebrating 30 years of South Africa’s thriving democracy next year, this work takes on an even deeper resonance.
“The Mandela Project serves as a poignant reminder of Madiba’s indomitable spirit, his enduring legacy, and the journey of an entire nation towards freedom and equality. This nomination is motivation for Paramount to continue to play an integral part in creating impactful change within society, through creativity,” says Dillon Khan, Vice President for Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Creative Services at Paramount Africa.
The International Emmy® Awards honour the World’s Best Television, and each year, leading television producers from around the world showcase their programming and compete to be recognised. This year’s winners will be announced at a Gala which will take place on Monday, 20 November 2023, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, and with The Mandela Project on the cards, it will be a night to remember.