SuperMash tackles most kids’ issues such as bullying, domestic violence, substance abuse and many others, and he is also about to become the youngest person in the world ever to do a TEDx talk when the young superhero speaks at the TEDxSandton event, which will take place in April this year.
Johannesburg, South Africa (14 April 2021) – Meet Prince Mashawana, better known in the superhero realm as SuperMash and a South African kid who is officially about to become the youngest child to ever do a TEDx talk in the world!
At the age of just eight, SuperMash has already inspired thousands through his work with other kids and through his social media platforms, where he motivates kids to be their own heroes.
SuperMash is the country’s first black child fictional superhero, who reciprocally encourages young kids to see themselves as heroes. The idea is for him to be the friend that can share his superpowers, and this is unleashed by wearing the SuperMash wrist band. Not only will children be better equipped to meet and overcome challenges, but they will also learn the true depth of the power within themselves as they assume personal responsibility, grow emotionally and boost self-awareness.
Rainbow Nation Comics, a South African comic book publisher that creates original, authentic and proudly South African Superhero Stories, has partnered with Prince to take his concept to a fully professional level that will see readers entertained with the added benefit of having options to own the merchandising.
Prince has worked actively with Phemelo Dibodu, story writer and editor, and Omphile Dibodu, illustrator and creative director.
“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.”
SuperMash brings hope to our youth through his comic book, which covers topics that resonate with our South African young people, like substance abuse, child abuse, being homeless, being adopted, the effects of divorce, balancing schoolwork and extramural activities, bullying, discrimination, violence at schools and unsafe housing.
“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.
SuperMash tackles most kids’ issues such as bullying, domestic violence, substance abuse and many others, and he is also about to become the youngest person in the world ever to do a TEDx talk when the young superhero speaks at the TEDxSandton event, which will take place in April this year.
This is an incredible achievement considering that some of the TEDx speakers throughout the years included Simon Sinek and Bill Gates. 2020 has been a hectic year for the young star as he plans to release his first book called “Diary of a Superhero” later this year.
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