It’s the most incredible thing when a video has the ability to give you goosebumps, make you teary-eyed and burst with pride. It doesn’t happen very often and when it does it’s normally because the content of the video hits home. This was the case when I watched the Ndlovu Youth Choir performing on America’s Got Talent. This group of individuals from our neighbouring province, Limpopo in South Africa, were the first African group to advance to the finals of America’s Got Talent and we can’t stop watching their performances!
Coming from a community were basic necessities are a daily struggle, these individuals were filled with hope and energy as they arrived in America for the first time and hit the big stage. Dressed in bright and bold African colours, this group has taken our breath away and stolen our hearts with their spirit, innate rhythm, harmonies and bold, confident voices. They represent a unity and togetherness for South Africa and they’ve had the Londolozi Family rooting for them and singing along to their familiar songs.
Judge Simon Cowell describes their energy: “I don’t know what it is, it’s like, if I could bottle it I’d drink it everyday”, they exhibit effortlessness in creating pure magic. The Londolozi Family is proud to be South African when watching a group like this, full of hope and creating such happiness wherever they go. One of the choir members said “When we sing, that’s when we have one voice, that’s when we unite”, and so they have connected and brought together the rest of South Africa in their contagious positivity and glow. With South Africa’s Heritage Day fast approaching, these videos have made our hearts a little warmer.
This group reminds us of our wonderful Londolozi Ladies Choir. When watching our ladies in the boma you’ll see a chef, a housekeeper, a gardener, a mother, a daughter… all brought together through the exquisite art of singing as one, regardless of backgrounds. We are so very proud of the Ndlovu Choir who we believe are incredible ambassadors for our country as well as idols for the youth of South Africa.
The Londolozi Ladies Choir
Goosebumps. It makes me so proud to be a South African.
Absolutely fantastic, the vitality and happiness of these wonderful people, the sheer joy of being together and singing their hearts out is awe inspiring. Congratulations Ndlovu choir, four yes’s, it doesn’t get better than this….. And Londolozi, you have a right to be proud.
Jemma, did they win? I watched all the videos, so inspiring!
Joan, they came second. They were very close!
Wish they could have won🤗
simply great
When the Ndlovu choir sang, we were all South African. Music can unite the world, if we let it. I can not wait to join the Londolozi women’s choir next week.
You should so proud to join the Londolozi women’s choir!
We have heard them many times!
I think this will be my 4th or 5th time! Never gets old.
Thank you for sharing something so incredibly significant and beautiful! Feeling my heart bursting with joy for the hope and love these young people bring to the world. They are delicious to watch feeling the energy of the universe!
The Londolozi Ladies Choir insisted I join them as they recognized my 70th birthday! I had a blast–and learned some new dance steps!
Londolozi is so supportive of its community. Well done. Proud to say I am a big fan. We all thank you for your philanthropy
Did they win?? They are brilliant…………………
They come second Irene, a great accomplishment!
They’re so exciting to watch! I’m so happy for them that they got to the finals!
Jemma, I read this with interest as I had no idea this young choir existed – I don’t watch reality tv shows. However, after playing the videos I realized what a fabulous group of young people these are, and I am thrilled they had this amazing opportunity, after drying my tears….. I don’t know the outcome, but whatever it was, they are winners in my book. Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the videos Denise, they truly are an incredible group. They came second, a major accomplishment for them!
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What joy! What pride! What talent! Transcends and has no boundaries……
Now we need to do our part and work as hard as these young people have to make the world a better place for them – they lift us all up with their love and joy of music. Be proud Londolozi, be proud South Africa.
Jemma, thank you for sharing this blog with us all. I actually did see the shows, though I am not a big reality TV person, but happened to see the first and second acts, however missed the final one. I had tears in my eyes each time I saw them and I have to say that the gentleman who is the conductor deserves a round of applause for doing this for those young people. Out of something bad comes something good and these young South Africans will go far, it will not end after America’s Got Talent. Bravo to all of you and I pray this is just the beginning for these young people.
I watched their every performance. They were incredible. I voted for them every time on line. And yes, I also was brought to tears. I was so proud of them. Made me feel even closer to South Africa. They were beautiful representatives of your wonderful country. They made it to the top ten and they should be very proud. I hope a new door has opened to them and they change the world even more. Thank you for shining a light on them in todays blog.
Their performances always leave me speechless , they are just incredible!!!!
What a sensational group of singers.