Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to host Nobel concert

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to host Nobel concert

The famous Hollywood actor Will Smith and his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, will host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert, organizers said on Wednesday.

The 16th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert will be held on December 11 in Oslo, Norway.

Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi will perform at the concert.

In a joint statement, Will Smith and his wife siad, "The opportunity to recognize the laureate's contributions to the world peace movement will be an awe-inspiring experience. We are both humbled and honored to take part in the Nobel Peace Prize Concert this year and look forward to sharing the historic evening with artists and humanitarians from across the globe".

Geir Lundestad, secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said, "We're excited to have Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith join us as hosts for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Together they've had a global impact on the arts and philanthropy and will be excellent ambassadors for peace".

The winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced in Oslo on October 9.

Jada Pinkett Smith, 38, is an American film and television actress, producer, director, model, author, singer-songwriter and business woman. She began her acting career in 1990. Her film career has included roles in the "The Nutty Professor", "Ali" and "The Matrix Reloaded".