Choir manager Josh Georgiou says:"The choir will be performing three songs at the Miss South Africa pageant, two originals and a cover version of a song that featured in the movie. All the songs have powerful, uplifting messages that speak about overcoming adversity and believing in your dreams. Hopefully, these themes resonate with all the Miss South Africa finalists and give them confidence and courage on their big night.
"The choir members are excited and honoured to be part of such a glamorous and prestigious event. They plan to sing their hearts out and will be cheering loudly when the eventual winner is crowned."Born in Umlazi in Kwa Zulu-Natal, Ntokozo Mbambo began her singing career in her church worship team, and, at the age of 15, she was the youngest member to join the sensational gospel group Joyous Celebration.
She has opened the stage for countless acclaimed gospel musicians such as Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin and Cece Winans on their South African tours and has also travelled to the US, UK, Ghana, Swaziland, Kenya and Botswana to perform. Of her anticipated performance at the pageant, Ntokozo says:"I am looking forward to doing a duet with the choir of young musicians. We are collaborating on a song that is outside my usual genre of gospel. But I am well aware of its inspirational and aspirational message, so I'm all for it!!
"The pageant itself is something I have been following, more so in recent years. I think we've come a long way as women in South Africa and to be able to celebrate what makes us African, beautiful and feminine is a beautiful thing. I look forward to seeing all the girls, and I wish them nothing but success whether or not they wear the crown."