FORMER East Londoners Luyanda and Prudence Jezile, who are now Londoners, are full of pride and excitement for their talented 11-year-old child star, Asanda Jezile, 11, who hit high notes last week on Britain’s Got Talent (BGT).
Follow the link to view Asanda's performance:
Asanda is one of 12 singers who made it to the finals on Saturday. The little diva stunned judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Williams and Alesha Dixon with her Rihanna song Diamonds in her audition. Last week on Friday she sang Beyonce’s Halo.
Luyanda and Prudence moved to London 14 years ago. Asanda’s father, Luyanda, told BGT’s Insider: "I am so happy and proud of Asanda. This was really a tough competition because there was a lot of talent.
"We had a little doubt that she would get though to the final because of that, but we always thought she could do it." She had always loved singing, he added.
"She sings 24/7 and is always practising."
Locals have sent their messages on Facebook supporting the little songbird.
Sibongile Ngobese wrote: "Hey Luyanda, I saw Asanda on YouTube. I am so proud of her and wishing her all the best. Pity we cannot vote from South Africa. To all South Africans in UK, please support Asanda by voting."
Margie Hoole wrote: "And proudly South African I remain. Asanda, show them what we are made of."
Buti Chuma wrote: "You making us very proud in South
África. You are a girl child of the African soil."
The 11-year-old described herself as a ‘diva’ and said she looked up to people like Beyonce and Rihanna.
On Saturday, BGT Insider spoke with Asanda and her father after her stunning performance.
She said: "I am so happy! It’s amazing. I thought I had a good chance, but everyone was so good. I love performing on BGT," she said.
She chose Beyonce’s Halo because it was a powerful song and she wanted to show the judges she was versatile. "I love fashion almost as much as singing. I am really excited about my outfit for the final, but I can’t say anything about it yet. I have chosen my song too – but it’s a secret," she said.
The final is on Saturday and the grand cash prize is
£250000 (R3.8-million). — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
Ex-East Londoners' child star wows Simon Cowell
Follow the link to view Asanda's performance:
Asanda is one of 12 singers who made it to the finals on Saturday. The little diva stunned judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Williams and Alesha Dixon with her Rihanna song Diamonds in her audition. Last week on Friday she sang Beyonce’s Halo.
Luyanda and Prudence moved to London 14 years ago. Asanda’s father, Luyanda, told BGT’s Insider: "I am so happy and proud of Asanda. This was really a tough competition because there was a lot of talent.
"We had a little doubt that she would get though to the final because of that, but we always thought she could do it." She had always loved singing, he added.
"She sings 24/7 and is always practising."
Locals have sent their messages on Facebook supporting the little songbird.
Sibongile Ngobese wrote: "Hey Luyanda, I saw Asanda on YouTube. I am so proud of her and wishing her all the best. Pity we cannot vote from South Africa. To all South Africans in UK, please support Asanda by voting."
Margie Hoole wrote: "And proudly South African I remain. Asanda, show them what we are made of."
Buti Chuma wrote: "You making us very proud in South
África. You are a girl child of the African soil."
The 11-year-old described herself as a ‘diva’ and said she looked up to people like Beyonce and Rihanna.
On Saturday, BGT Insider spoke with Asanda and her father after her stunning performance.
She said: "I am so happy! It’s amazing. I thought I had a good chance, but everyone was so good. I love performing on BGT," she said.
She chose Beyonce’s Halo because it was a powerful song and she wanted to show the judges she was versatile. "I love fashion almost as much as singing. I am really excited about my outfit for the final, but I can’t say anything about it yet. I have chosen my song too – but it’s a secret," she said.
The final is on Saturday and the grand cash prize is
£250000 (R3.8-million). — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
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