Ndlovu Youth Choir wins international award, set to release album
The Limpopo-based musical group the Ndlovu Youth Choir has once again flown South-Africa’s flag high on the international stage.
The choir won the 'Best Independent Music Video' for their Zulu version of Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You'.
The award was bestowed on the choir by Hollywood Music in Media Awards on Thursday.
Choirmaster, Ralph Schmidt has thanked South Africans for their overwhelming support.
“We can’t believe that this is happening. We are still in dreamland,” said Schmidt.
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The choir is also set to release their album on 29 November after competing on America’s Got Talent.
The choir, unfortunately, fell short of the big win but was offered a music deal by legend Simon Cowell.
“We are very excited to share our music with the world.
We are very excited to announce that we have won the @HMMAwards (Hollywood Music in Media Awards) for 'Best Independent Music Video' for our collaboration with @wouterkellerman on a Zulu version of Ed Sheeran's ‘Shape of You’. 🙌🏾🇿🇦🇺🇸🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/lCaXtfJq5D
— Ndlovu Youth Choir (@ChoirAfrica) November 21, 2019