SA opera singer Innocent Masuku dazzles on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

• Published date: 26 April 2024
• Author: Oluthando Keteyi oluthando.keteyi@inl.co.za
• Publication title: Star, The (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Judge Amanda Holden said Masuku was “the best opera singer” Britain’s Got Talent judges had ever seen in all their 17 years

The Mpumalanga-born operatic tenor received four votes from judges Holden, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, but the audience and viewers were disappointed that he did not receive a Golden Buzzer, which would have moved him directly to the Live Shows.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa took to X to congratulate Masuku for his sterling performance.

“South African creatives continue to raise the country’s flag high around the world. I congratulate Innocent Masuku on his sterling performance in Britain’s Got Talent. All the best as you proceed in the competition!” Kodwa posted.

Meanwhile, multi-award-winning media personality Siv Ngesi shared a clip of Masuku’s performance on his Instagram account and the post was filled with many people who were touched by his talent.

The 33-year-old musician is currently living in London. He is a former studio member of the Cape Town...