Second annual concert also features performance from Nkeki Obi-Melekwe of Broadway’s Tina Turner Musical
A powerful trio of performances from Nkeki Obi-Melekwe of Broadway’s smash hit Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Grammy Award Winner Jennifer Nettles, and Grammy Award winner, songwriter and actor Sara Bareilles have been announced as headliners for the 2nd Annual International Women’s Day Benefit Concert.
The March 8th event raises funds to train one million under-resourced young women through Girls With Impact’s business and leadership academy. The event is presented by SheaMoisture and produced by Live Nation along with the nonprofit Girls With Impact.
The event will be held on Tuesday, March 8th from 8-9:30 pm at Town Hall in New York City. Tickets are on sale Friday, January 21st via Ticketmaster.
Reflecting on the challenges she faced, Tina Turner is proud to have the musical headlining the evening. “My musical, led by the glorious Nkeki, is a celebration of women at the top of their game, onstage and off. I always had to fend for myself to survive and overcome adversity,” Turner shares. “Working against the odds and succeeding is where I find pride and joy. This musical is my story, but it was created for the stage by the strength of women including our playwright, director and producer. Girls With Impact is empowering girls like me to forge their own path. That is the power of this program and why I am proud for my musical to support it. We need our girls center stage.”
Bareilles and Nettles will each be making 500 Girls With Impact Scholarships possible to under-resourced young women in their home regions of Eureka, California and South Georgia, respectively, helping equip the next generation with the confidence and skills to become tomorrow’s leaders.
This year’s event will also recognize top leaders in business, philanthropy and public service for their contributions in advancing women.
GenZ CEOs – graduates of Girls With Impact – will take part by introducing the performers and special guests.
Girls With Impact, a 501c3, is the nation’s only live online business and leadership program for young women 14-24. Featured in the New York Times, the 10-week, after-school “mini-MBA” moves women from ideation to a business plan and venture pitch, driving improvements in confidence, leadership, college readiness and professional skills for success.
