[WATCH] A hero's welcome for Ndlovu Youth Choir
The Ndlovu Youth Choir has secured a new music deal with Simon Cowell's company, Sycho, and Sony Music.
The deal comes shortly after the choral choir's impressive run on America's got Talent, which saw them pipped to the $1 million prize by California native Kodi Lee.
Conductor, Ralf Schimtt made the announcement shortly after the Limpopo-based choir touched down at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday afternoon.
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Listen to Schimtt below:
#NdlovuYouthChoir A first glimpse of the choir's arrival. pic.twitter.com/zLjopbzRjD
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Arriving back in the country, the choir received a hero's welcome with fans, family and friends gathering to meet the country's new darlings.
Choir member, Sandile Majola thanked the country for rallying behind them.
Listen to Majola below:
[WATCH] #NdlovuYouthChoir member Madoda Mshwane expresses his elation on the choir's achievement. pic.twitter.com/zxzkdc3kXy
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[WATCH] #NdlovuYouthChoir 19 year-old Valencia Gabini thanks all South Africans for their support. pic.twitter.com/P7RXU9dq5H
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