The Ndlovu Youth Choir may not have won season 14 of America’s Got Talent, but they are still South Africa’s champions!
The incredible local choir, originally from Limpopo, failed to make the top five but captivated audiences with their performance of Toto’s Africa in Tuesday’s part one of the finale. Judge Simon Cowell said it was ‘the best final I have ever sat in on in my life’.
During Wednesday night’s announcement show they also performed alongside international DJ Kygo to reprise their popular cover of Higher Love.
The choir made history as the first African act to reach the finals of the talent show, and have had crowds dancing to their original takes on popular songs from Waka Waka by Shakira to Beautiful Day by U2.
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Originally founded in 2009, the group has grown from an after-school activity into a fully fledged professional ensemble, and South Africans can’t wait to welcome them home!
Following the finale the choir took to Twitter to thank fans for their support.
The finale of @AGT was the perfect ending to a journey that has changed our lives forever and shared a message of hope, unity and above all love with the world. Thank you 🇺🇸 for opening your hearts to us. 🇿🇦 Your support inspires us and fills us with joy. ❤️🇿🇦🇺🇸🙏🏾 #agt pic.twitter.com/J6hnsRkMcj
— Ndlovu Youth Choir (@ChoirAfrica) September 18, 2019
Our @AGT journey may have come to an end but this is only the beginning. We are so excited for what lies ahead and we look forward to continuing sharing love, unity and above all hope. 🇿🇦🇺🇸❤️🙏🏾 #agt pic.twitter.com/EDTtYh8Sfr
— Ndlovu Youth Choir (@ChoirAfrica) September 19, 2019
As for the winners, 22-year-old American vocalist Kodi Lee was crowned champion of season 14, with the Detroit Youth Choir coming second. Third place went to comedian Ryan Niemiller.
Kodi, who is blind and has autism, has amazed judges and audiences with his beautiful voice and song choices, even earning a Golden Buzzer from judge Gabrielle Union.
His prize includes a million dollars and a headline concert on the Las Vegas strip.
Image: Instagram @ChoirAfrica
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