South Africans are Rooting for the Ndlovu Youth Choir to Win America's Got Talent

Last night, South Africa's Ndlovu Youth Choir gave yet another phenomenal and goosebump-inducing performance at the Dolby Theater for America's Got Talent (AGT). The group, which hails from Limpopo province, performed their own rendition of Toto's 1982 hit song "Africa" and received a standing ovation from all four judges during the last night of the season finale. Voting is currently underway and the winner of AGT will be announced early tomorrow morning.

After their first audition which saw them performing Vicky Sampson's 1995 hit "African Dream", the Ndlovu Youth Choir has consistently given one stellar performance after the other. Under the leadership of their choirmaster, Ralf Schmitt, the group of young singers has wowed the American audience with their insane talent and heartfelt message of being proud ambassadors for a united Africa. Following their moving finale performance, the choir tweeted, "Tonight we were proud young ambassadors of a united Africa. Africa has the world's youngest population, and our hope is that our performance reflected the talent, opportunity and potential of millions of young people. One nation, one continent."

Amid the unrest South Africa has been experiencing in the past week with xenophobic violence towards African nationals and gender-based violence affecting women, the choir's success and hopeful message have provided a glimmer of hope for a country currently going through some dark days.

Whether or not the Ndlovu Youth Choir emerges as the winner of this year's AGT, South Africans are nonetheless tremendously proud of their world-class performances and spirited attitude. We're certainly holding thumbs for them.

Watch their performance of "Africa" below:

Ndlovu Youth Choir Puts South African Spin On "Africa" by Toto - America's Got Talent 2019www.youtube.com