Comic book author Prince Mashawana, popularly known as SuperMash, is set to break some world records as he becomes the youngest individual to take part in the TEDx talks. The eight-year-old comic book author will take the stage at the TEDxSandton event in April.
SuperMash is two years younger than the current holder of the “youngest ever to do a TEDx talk“ title. The youngster, who became South Africa’s first real-life, black child superhero, motivates kids to be their own hero. He tackles societal issues like bullying, child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and child hunger.
For his first TEDx conference, the Joburg-born star has been asked to speak on the following topic: ‘Can children change the world?’ This is an incredible milestone considering that some of the TEDx speakers throughout the years have included British-American author Simon Sinek and multi-billionaire tech genius and businessman Bill Gates.
On what inspired his decision to be part of this project, SuperMash, explains:
“My inspiration to be part of TEDx talk was the desire to challenge myself. To inspire and motivate other children, show them that we can achieve whatever we put our minds to. I can’t believe that I am the youngest in the world to ever do a TEDx talk.”
The younger superhero spoke strongly about the energy of kindness.
“Be kind to others and yourself. Feed and donate to the less fortunate whenever you’re able to. Protect the planet by keeping it clean,” says SuperMash.
He says: “Most importantly, let’s build one another, particularly as children. We want to cease evaluating and competing, however as a substitute we’d like to work collectively and assist one another. I realized this from a very younger age: that supporting another person’s wins doesn’t take away something from you.”
