Nandi Mngoma expresses pride over Zakes

Johannesburg- Zakes Batwini wants to help make a difference as a Celebrity UNICEF Advocate.

The singer revealed the exciting news on Instagram recently. 

Zakes explained that growing up in the 'ghetto' has always inspired him to want to help the next generation. 

"Growing up in ghetto surrounded by serious social issues and from my own experiences I wanted to ensure that the next generation will not have to go through such hardships."

Nandi Mngoma also took to Instagram where she expressed pride over her boo's latest achievement.

Congrats Zakes!

This man is officially a UNICEF Celebrity Advocate. Super proud and inspired! This is major???? @Zakesbantwini Repost: "It's official I am the UNICEF Celebrity Advocate. I graduated at GIBS as a social entrepreneur as I wanted to tackle major social issues in our country and continent. Growing up in ghetto surrounded by serious social issues and from my own experiences I wanted to ensure that the next generation will not have to go through such hardships. My mission through my music and business is to find innovative ways for wide scale change and to ensure AFRICA is a global force to be reckoned with. Here's to a better AFRICA and future for all. #Legacy #UNICEF #AfricaAndTheGlobe"

A photo posted by nandi mngoma (@nandimngoma) on Sep 19, 2015 at 2:42am PDT