Not for the first time, singer KB Motsilanyane has delivered a stellar rendition of South Africa’s national anthem. Her performance came as the Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, announced the recipients of a fan delegation that would watch the FIFA World Cup’s opening match between South Africa and Mexico.
The tournament kicks off in less than a month and will be hosted by Mexico, Canada and the US.
KB MOTSILANYANE DELIVERS ANOTHER MEMORABLE NATIONAL ANTHEM
On Friday, 15 May, KB Motsilanyane appeared alongside Minister Gayton McKenzie and a fan delegation on SABC’s Morning Live show.
Sporting her Bafana Bafana jersey, KB was invited to sing the national anthem – which she did flawlessly.
“The nostalgia, pride and emotion filled the room all over again”, the official X account captioned a clip of the performance.
Watch it below…
THROWBACK TO THAT LOFTUS MOMENT
KB Motsilanyane is widely credited with singing one of the best renditions of the South African national anthem at a sporting match.
Her performance came in July 2024, at the Springboks’ first match on home soil at Loftus.
The national team went on to beat their visitors – Ireland – 27-20 in front of a sold-out crowd.
KB’s moving execution involved allowing the crowd to finish singing Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika.
The star was even praised by Springbok players and celebrities, with fans calling on SA Rugby to permit KB to sing every national anthem at a rugby match.
She responded: “I’m humbled, thank you.”
“I feel so blessed to have been a part of a wonderful moment,” KB responded to another who thanked her for uniting the nation.
