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Ten things about the Mzansi Youth Choir that moved the audience to award the Golden Buzzer for the first time in the history of America’s Got Talent on 31st May, 2023. The choir was so inspired by Nightbirde’s story, a cancer patient who had appeared in previous episode of AGT and her song “It’s Ok” that they choose to cover it. The beautiful song tribute left everyone emotional. • 1. The Choir was established in 2003. • 2. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the choir shared the stage with Columbian superstar Shakira and local band Freshly Ground for the performance of the official World Cup song ‘WakaWaka’ at the Kick-Off Concert as well as the World Cup Final. • 3. International highlights include tours of Canada 2011 and 2018, Denmark, Egypt, England, Scotland, Turkey and Russia (Moscow and St Petersburg). • 4. In April 2017 the choir performed at the International Youth Choir Festival at the Royal Albert Hall and in the Royal Festival Hall in London. The Mzansi Youth Choir was the only choir from the African continent to be selected to perform at the Royal Albert Hall and the only choir to receive a standing ovation. • 5. During 2018 the choir opened the concert with the Nigerian superstar D’Banj and closed the Global Citizen Concert with a stunning performance with world megastar Beyoncé in a packed FNB Stadium. This performance was broadcast to 180 countries across six continents. • 6. In 2020 the choir wins the first ever virtual World Choir Games with a heart-warming rendition of “A Million Dreams” – a video compilation of all choristers singing in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nominated for Hollywood in Music Awards “Independent Music Video Category” with Wouter Kellerman for The Climb. • 7. In 2021 they release videos with Nigerian Afropop singer, Yemi Allade (Rain), multi-award-winning South African musician, Samthing Soweto (Danko) as well as PJ Powers (Bayete Mzansi). • 8. In 2022 they perform Umuzi Wethu (song in the closing credits for the award-winning documentary titled ‘Land of the Free'), wins the 20th Annual Garden State Film Festival Movie Music Competition in New Jersey, USA. Release video with Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, Wouter Kellerman. • 9. In May 2023, they were awarded golden buzzer by the audience of America’s Got Talent (AGT) making it the first in history. • 10. It was established with the aim of affording talented, underprivileged teenagers and young adults the opportunity to proficiently perform locally and abroad. • The word Mzansi means “south” in isiZulu and is also the township slang word for South Africa. The choir’s repertoire is an exciting assortment of South African music which incorporates elements of traditional music, pop and jazz. • Source: https://mzansiyouthchoir.co.za/ • #Africanpride • GetInspired
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