Riana Nel driven to tears after surprise on Breakfast with Martin Bester

Singer Riana Nel joined Martin Bester for a special Friday Live performance. 

Amongst other things, Nel was in studio to talk about her brand new album, 'Sterkter.' 

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The album and her brand new song, 'Hou Die Hemel Oop', have inspired South Africans all around the country. 

Listen to how Riana Nel explains why she wrote her new single below. 

However, there was one specific fan who was really inspired by this song. 

Etmaal van Jaarsveld, who suffers from an eye condition, said the song made him cry - and inspired him to paint a portrait of Riana Nel. 

"I can barely see - but I squint when I paint," he told Martin Bester. 

WATCH THE SPECIAL MOMENT BELOW: